Youth Step-Up/Step-Down Program Opens in Canberra
Young people seeking treatment for mental illness in the Canberra area now have a wider range of options with the opening of a youth Step-Up/Step-Down program in Kambah.
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6 March 2013
Young people seeking treatment for mental illness in the Canberra area now have a wider range of options with the opening of a youth Step-Up/Step-Down program in Kambah.
The residential care facility is both an alternative to hospital and an extra option for those discharged from hospital who require health and social support.
Representing the Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler at the program’s opening, the Member for Canberra, Gai Brodtmann, said it was a much-needed service that filled a gap in the support and treatment of young Canberra people recovering from mental illness.
“It will allow up to six young people to receive intensive residential care at any point in time, and provides support for up to three months,” Ms Brodtmann said.
“Mental health professionals believe this program and others like it will mean fewer hospital admissions and re-admissions, as well as an easier transition back into everyday life for those who need it.
“Programs such as Step-Up/Step-Down reduce the pressure on public hospitals by providing patients with options for more appropriate care, improving their health and quality of life.”
The Step-Up/Step-Down program is part funded by the Australian Government through its National Partnership Agreement on Improving Public Hospital Services.
For more information contact the Minister’s office on 02 6277 7280
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