AgeWise Resident Mental Health Program
Providing evidence based mental health interventions to people living in Residential Aged Care Facilities, our experienced and professional mental health clinicians use a person-centred approach. They come to residents’ homes across the state, so there’s no need to travel.
Our team includes psychologists, mental health nurses, mental health accredited social workers and social workers, all with significant experience working within the mental health sector and supporting older persons.
Residents can access up to 10 free sessions per year, either as group sessions, one-on-one, or a mixture of both.
The program is open to those experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns. Anyone can make a referral to the program – it’s as easy as completing our short referral form, then we will get in touch.
For More Information
Phone: (03) 6228 3344
Email: referrals@richmondtas.com.au
Or, download a copy of our program brochure: Aged Care Resident Mental Health Program Brochure (PDF)
This program is supported by funding from Tasmania PHN (Primary Health Tasmania) through the Australian Government’s PHN Program.
Program Expansion Expressions of Interest
Richmond Health are expanding this program and are currently inviting expressions of interest from other providers of residential aged care across Tasmania to participate in the program. To be considered for this opportunity, Residential Aged Care Facilities will need to:
- Express their interest to Richmond Health via health@rftas.org.au
- Engage and meet with the Richmond Health Team to explain the program
- Undertake an assessment of resident needs and facility capability
- Sign a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with Richmond Health (must be signed by the Director or CEO)
For more information about engaging with the program as a provider, please see our latest sector newsletter: Aged Care Resident Mental Health Program Newsletter – February 2020 (PDF)
