Asylum Seeker Mental Health Connect

Asylum Seeker Mental Health Connect supports people seeking asylum requiring mental health and well-being focused support. This includes:

Psychosocial needs assessment

Four to six sessions to help manage trauma related symptoms and emotional distress, build coping and problem-solving skills and develop connections to social supports and other services. Those requiring further specialist trauma-related support will be referred to other QPASTT programs.

Referral for those with complex mental health needs including addiction, substance abuse or sub- acute care needs who require more intensive support, to World Wellness Group for more intensive support and case management by specialist nurses.

For people requiring immediate practical support, such as emergency relief, housing and employment, it is advised that direct referral is made to the relevant service.

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Asylum Seeker Mental Health Connect is a joint response by QPASTT and World Wellness Group to the complex mental health needs of people seeking asylum. The program offers a dedicated team of cross cultural and trauma specialist mental health practitioners working together to provide a timely response to people seeking asylum with complex mental health needs, including sub-acute care needs and addiction and substance abuse issues. Funded by the Queensland Department of Health, the team delivers services in outreach locations and via telehealth to provide state-wide access.

Acknowledgement of Country

QPASTT acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land where we live and work and we pay our respect to their cultures, their ancestors and their elders – past and present. We recognise the continuing trauma caused by losses of children, language, lore and land and the impact that this continues to have on psychological, physical and spiritual wellbeing. We recognise that since time immemorial, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have nurtured communities of belonging and thriving and we work in solidarity towards a future of healing and justice.

QPASTT supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and a First Nations Voice to Parliament - read our statement here.

QPASTT is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and equitable environment for people from all genders, sexualities, religions and cultures – for our clients, communities and our staff.

QPASTT is committed to the safety and protection of children, young adults and vulnerable people in all its work. When entering our offices or engaging in our programs, staff, volunteers and contractors are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with QPASTT core values and the safeguarding practices which are inherent in all QPASTT policies. QPASTT provides a welcoming, inclusive, trusted, and safe environment for all clients while acknowledging the importance of establishing and maintaining clear professional boundaries that protect everyone and promote safety.

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