Social & Emotional Wellbeing
Who we are:
The Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Social & Emotional Wellbeing team provides a range of services to aid recovery and well being. These services include:
Drug & Alcohol
Psychiatry
Psychology
Social & Emotional
Bringing Them Home (BTH) Stolen Generation support
Dual Diagnosis
Cultural Mentoring & Support
Community Engagement
We can assist our clients to:
Set wellness and recovery goals
Access resources to support progress
Access services within and outside of Wathaurong to address additional issues impacting on Wellness and Recovery success
How to access:
The first step of asking for help is always the hardest! Our Social & Emotional Wellbeing services are provided by referral from our Wathaurong Health team. Ask your Doctor for a referral today! Call (03) 5277 0044 to make an appointment with a GP to get a referral.
What we do
We aim to support clients seeking help with:
Mental health issues
Drug or alcohol issues
Stolen generations support
Cultural disconnection
How does it work:
SEEKING SUPPORT
Client has difficulty functioning with everyday life or at risk. Seeking support for change.
Stabilisation
No longer at risk, beginning to identify where and how issues have arisen. May still need help to identify best choices for mental wellbeing, less reliant on workers for solutions.
Self Efficacy
Feeling of confidence in decision making. Able to identify positive forces in life, able to identify self-protective behaviours.
FLEXIBLE, NON CLINICAL, ALONGSIDE MORE TRADITIONAL SETTINGS
Client Rights:
Confidentiality
Respect
Choice
Consent
Fairness
To be listened to
To be heard
Client Responsibilities:
Attend appointments/activities
Notify worker of appointment cancellations
Treat workers respectfully