Our Services

Our mental health nurses collaborate with General Practitioners and Psychiatrists caring for people with mental disorders. In order to access our services you need a referral from a GP or psychiatrist written on a mental health care plan (Medicare Item number 2710). We will then work with the referring GP or Psychiatrist, assisting you towards better mental health and a more satisfying life. Our services include:

Assessment and Screening for:

• Mental state

• Physical health

• Alcohol & substance use problems

• Medication management

• Recovering from trauma/abuse

• Management of chronic pain

• Evaluation of sleep/rest/exercise cycles and patterns.

Psychotherapy and long term care for people with:

• Anxiety disorders including; phobias/obsessions/compulsions

• Depressive disorders

• Substance use disorders (Alcohol and Drug problems)

• Bipolar Disorder(Manic Depressive Illness)

• Schizophrenia

• Post traumatic stress

• Eating disorders

• Relationship problems

• Anger Management

Brokerage for people with mental disorders who also have needs such as:

• Accommodation

• Education, School, TAFE, University

• Court letters and employment letters, etc

Important! Please Note: ROAM Communities is not a crisis service. If you have concerns about your own safety, or the safety of others, it is vital that you talk to someone about it today. Your options are to:

• Go to the nearest hospital emergency department

• Ring your local community mental health centre

• Call someone you trust, no matter what time of day it is

• Call one of the following organisations:

• Lifeline - 13 1114 (24 hrs)

• Domestic Violence Line - 1800 656 463

• Child Abuse Prevention Service - 1800 688 009 (24 hrs)

• The Police or Ambulance emergency line on - 000