Connecting2community is a new psychosocial support service co-designed by consumers, for consumers and delivered by peer workers, to inspire confidence and hope in others on their journey of recovery.
Connecting2community is a tailored, individualised and client-centred program that helps people achieve their goals to tackle their mental illness through support, encouragement and advice. The program is provided by Ballarat Community Health and Grampians Community Health.
Research identifies that the top two priorities for people with severe mental illness is managing the symptoms of the illness and addressing loneliness and social isolation
This program has been initiated to provide people with opportunities and support to connect to their local community and is available for people from the age of 18-65.
Connecting2community launch details
This program is supported by Western Victorian Primary Health Network (PHN) under the Australian Government’s Primary Health Networks Program
