ELiGIBILITY

In order to receive assistance you must meet the following criteria:

• Caring for a person with a mental health Illness.
• Living in: Campbelltown, Camden, or Wollondilly and Wingecarribee areas.

PRIORITY OF ACCESS TO THE HAVEN PROJECT

At times, program resources may not be sufficient to meet the needs of all people who request assistance. Priority will be given to those who are not currently accessing services.

ASSESSMENT PROCESS

A Wellness and Recreation Coordinator will arrange to meet with you for an assessment. You may wish to have a carer, family member, friend or advocate present. At this assessment you and the Wellness and Recreation Coordinator will identify what services you need and develop an agreed respite care plan.

If our service is not able to assist you, the Wellness & Recreation Coordinator will let you know of other available services and arrange a referral if you are in agreement.

If you decide at the time of assessment, or during the course of receiving services, that you do not want services, this will not preclude you from accessing our service again in the future.

"As much as I love him and care for him, sometimes I feel physically and mentally run down myself."

DO I NEED A REFERRAL?

No. Anyone can refer to THE HAVEN PROJECT, whether it be self, relative, friend or service provider, but all referrals must have the care recipient/carers permission (a signed consent form).