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Prevention and Recovery Care

Program Delivered by Wellways

in partnership with Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health

Cost to Join

No cost.
Eligibility

To be eligible for the Prevention and Recovery Care program, you must:
– Be an adult aged 16 – 64 years
– Have a diagnosis of, or be at risk of, developing a significant mental health issue
– Currently be engaged in or referred by the Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health service
– Have somewhere to stay after the Prevention and Recovery Care program
– Participate in the Prevention and Recovery Care program voluntarily
Program Type

Health and Wellbeing

Overview

Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) is a residential facility in Shepparton. It provides assistance to people 16 years and older who are recovering from an acute mental illness. PARC is a friendly and welcoming program which aims to deliver a home-like environment for participants whilst they are recovering.

PARC can welcome up to 10 participants at a time, who can stay for up to 28 days. The program is staffed 24/7 to support and assist participants during their stay. PARC is a safe and secure program. There are both single and shared units.

PARC mental health services provide the opportunity to recharge, reflect and develop new skills with the support of a collaborative team. PARC is a voluntary program, providing short-term residential support for up to 10 people on site, with an average stay of 14 days.

PARCs can often be a circuit breaker for participants to reduce distress at critical life periods. This can include preventing possible hospital admissions, or support for those leaving hospital to successfully transition back home and in the community.

No-one understands a participant’s experience as well as they do, so we aim to work alongside the participant, their family, carers and others to support them in their journey.

Features of PARC include:
– An average stay of 14 days
– One to one sessions with a dedicated Recovery Worker to explore personal recovery
– A range of groups to learn and practice new skills
– Connection and support from Peer Workers
– Opportunity to meet and learn from others.

Access and Referral Information

Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health can refer people to PARC. Community referrals are also accepted at some Prevention and Recovery Care locations. For more information on accessing, please email enquiries@wellways.org, call 1300 111 400 or submit the online form here: https://www.wellways.org/our-services/prevention-and-recovery-care-parc