PHN mental health care guidance – psychological treatment services for people with mental illness in residential aged care facilities

This guidance document provides advice to Primary Health Networks (PHNs) on expectations and strategies for commissioning psychological services targeting the mental health needs of people living in residential aged care facilities.

This document includes: 

  • What are psychological therapies for people with mental illness in RACFs?
  • Client Eligibility - who should the services target?
  • Referral and Assessment
  • What services should be provided?
  • By whom should services be provided?
  • Collaboration with RACFs
  • How should PHNs implement the new services?

Primary Health Networks (PHN) mental health care guidance – psychological treatment services for people with mental illness in residential aged care facilities

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English

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