About EIPSR
The Early Intervention Psychosocial Support Response program supports people who are experiencing mental health challenges and need help to build confidence, develop skills and strengthen connections within their community.
The program focuses on early intervention, providing individualised support to help people live well in their communities, maintain meaningful relationships, build everyday living skills and work towards personal recovery goals.
Wellways delivers this free service in partnership with Goulburn Valley Health.
What to expect
Everyone’s journey is different, so support is tailored to meet your individual needs, goals and circumstances.
When you join the program, a support worker will work with you to:
- Identify your strengths and personal recovery goals
- Develop skills to increase independence and confidence
- Build daily living and wellbeing skills
- Strengthen social and community connections
- Explore education, employment and volunteering opportunities
- Connect with services and supports in your community
- Understand and access the NDIS, if appropriate
- Build strategies that support long-term wellbeing
We are committed to creating a welcoming and respectful environment where you feel heard, valued, and supported.
Accessing support
You can access support if you:
- Are aged between 16 and 64 years
- Live in the Greater Shepparton, Mitchell, Strathbogie, Moira, or Murrindindi local government areas
- Experience mental health challenges that impact daily life
- Are currently accessing support through Goulburn Valley Health Mental Health Services
- Are not currently accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
If you are unsure whether the program is right for you, our team can discuss your situation and help determine eligibility.
Available supports
Support is tailored to your individual goals and may include assistance with:
Exploring education, training, volunteering and employment opportunities, and connecting with relevant services and supports.
Accessing and maintaining safe and stable housing, including connections to housing services and tenancy supports.
Building social connections, participating in community activities, and increasing confidence and independence.
Strengthening connections with family, friends and support networks.
Accessing GPs, specialists, dental services and other health supports that contribute to overall wellbeing.
Navigating Centrelink, community services, mental health supports and other government or community programs.
Exploring NDIS eligibility and receiving support throughout the access process where appropriate.
Building budgeting skills and connecting with financial counselling and support services.
Developing practical life skills such as meal planning, household management, communication, travel training and technology use.
Service locations
Seymour
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Shepparton
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Contact us
To learn more about the EIPSR program or to discuss eligibility, call Wellways on 1300 111 400.
Referrals
Referrals can be made via a Community Mental Health Case Manager or Mental Health Clinician at the Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service, located on Monash Street, Shepparton, or Beta Street, Seymour.
For more information, call Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service on 03 5832 2111.
Early Intervention Psychosocial Support Response is delivered by Wellways and funded by Goulburn Valley Health and the Victorian Government.
