MENTAL ILLNESS FELLOWSHIP OF VICTORIA                                                        

51 Fyans St, South Geelong

Ph. 03 5229 8827

Mental Illness Fellowship of Victoria is a membership based, not for profit organisation.  We work in partnership with people with a mental illness, their carers, families and friends, to improve their wellbeing.  We provide advocacy to increase understanding and acceptance of mental illness in the community.  Support, education and advocacy are provided through a range of service options. 

In the Barwon Region, we provide the following services:

- Collins Place Youth Residential Psychosocial Rehabilitation Service

- Dual Diagnosis Home Based Outreach Service

- Specialist Family Education and Support Service

OTWAY HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM

4 Pengilley Ave, Apollo Bay

Ph. 03 5237 8500

Email: otwayhealth@swarh.vic.gov.au

Clients with psychiatric disability and family.  Early intervention and ongoing support.  Community education aimed at ‘good’ mental health practices and reduction of the stigma associated with mental illness.  Support and information for carers/families.  Psychiatric crisis intervention.  Provision of appropriate and accessible social/life skills and self-management strategies and programs.

PATHWAYS REHABILITATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES                                    

61 Pakington St, Geelong West

Ph. 03 5229 8295

Colac: 5 Connor St, Colac

Ph: 03 5232 2260

Email: admin@pathways.org.au

www.pathways.org.au

Provides a structured pathway of carer for people over the age of 16, who are experiencing problems as a result of a diagnosed mental illness.  Care is provided in a variety of ways, outreach, site, based, one to one and in-group settings.  Trained Mental Health Workers provide participants with support to identify and address whole of life issues that are having an impact on personal wellness.

SALVATION ARMY KARDINIA NETWORK, THE KARDINIA MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE 

9 Strong St, South Geelong

Ph. 03 5221 7176

Provides a range of services and supports to people with a mental illness.  The program primarily targets those who have experienced serious mental illness, which is complicated by issues such as isolation, homelessness or drug and alcohol problems.  Services offered include individual home-based outreach support and social recreation.  People can request services themselves or can be referred by a service provider, friend, family member or medical practitioner.

PATHWAYS REHABILITATION & SUPPORT SERVICES (IHBOS)
67 Pakington Street, Geelong West, 3219
Ph:  5229 8295    
Fax:  5223 3158