Living Well Day Program
Who is this program for?
This program is suitable for participants recovering from or living with a psychiatric illness and wishing to build cognitive and social interaction skills, in a supportive environment.
How will it help me?
Individuals participate in psychotherapeutic, psycho educational and experiential groups that are focused on managing depression and anxiety, healthy living, and building healthy relationships and self-esteem.
The Living Well Day Program aims to increase participants’:
- Understanding of their mental health issues
- Self-esteem, confidence and independence
- Awareness of and ability to, manage their your thoughts and feelings
- Ability to explore personal concerns in a confidential setting
- Personal coping skill and strategies
When does it run?
Please contact us to find out when the next program will be run.
The program runs for 8-10 weeks and attendance is required every Tuesday from 9.30am to 3.00pm.
How do I access the program?
To be admitted to our programs, you will need to ask your General Practitioner for a referral to a Geelong Clinic accredited Psychiatrist. The Psychiatrist will then refer you to the Day Program.
Your GP can address your referral to: ‘Dear Doctor…’ or a Psychiatrist of your choice.
The referral should be faxed by your GP to 03 5248 4852.
Once cover or funding is checked and confirmed, the program coordinator will coordinate next steps with you.
- Please click HERE for our Specialist Directory.
How much does it cost?
We have agreements with Private Health Funds, DVA, Workcover and TAC. Self-funding is also an option.
All referrals are subject to a health fund check prior to admission to a program.
We will be pleased to answer any questions you may have in relation to cost. Please call us on (03) 03 5240 0700 to discuss your options.
More information?
- Living Well Day Program brochure - Click HERE