The Respite Program provides short term support to those living with mental illness.

The program operates from Warren I'Anson House and provides respite accommodation with structured activities for up to three adults with a mental illness. The house is modern and located in a quiet leafy street close to shops and transport. The program aims to maximise meaningful social experiences and minimise social isolation and disadvantage in order to obtain a more rewarding lifestyle. All elements of the program are focussed on improving daily living and social development skills.

Admission Guidelines

To be admitted to the program a person needs to:

 - Be 18 years of age or over
 - Have a psychiatric disability
 - Have confirmed accommodation
 - Be self managing in household and personal care
 - Be self managing in treatment and medication regimes
 - Be able to live unsupervised
 - Be able to live cooperatively with others

The Respite Program cannot accept clients who: 

 - Pose a significant risk of being violent
 - Are suicidal or at risk of serious harm
 - Are in an acute phase of psychiatric illness
 - Behave in a threatening way to others

Referral and Assessment

Applicants fill in a referral form and have an assessment interview.
Responsibilities of staff and residents are explained and individual programs of activities are mapped out when the applicant is accepted into the program. An exit interview is also held and assistance with other programs are finalised at this time.

For more Information or a referral form contact us on 62471936, or shakira.longmore@mhf.org.au