Mental Health Services

COMMUNITY SUPPORTED RESIDENTIAL UNITS

Overview

Community Supported Residential Units (CSRUs) are medium to long term accommodation for people living with a mental illness who need 2-4 hours support per day in order to live independently in the community.

Entry Criteria

All residents of the CSRU’s must -

• Be referred by the local mental health service
• Be aged between 18 – 65 on entry
• Be living with a mental illness
• Have support needs of  between 2 – 4 hours per day
• Have the desire to live in the CSRU
• Have provided informed consent
• Have significant links to the area
• Be homeless or at risk of homelessness (may be living with elderly parents/family and be at risk of losing their tenancy)

Services

The CSRUs are developments of fully furnished one, two or three bedroom units

• Each site can house between 22 – 25 residents
• All bedrooms are single occupancy and have private bathroom facilities
• Each unit  has a dining/kitchen area, a lounge area, a laundry and a store
• There is a separate staff unit, which is also the office
• Staff on site 24 / 7
• 2-4 hours support per day with everyday living skills

Length of Stay

• For some the CSRUs will be their permanent home
• For others, as their level of independence and confidence grows, they may move onto other accommodation
• If your circumstances change you will be helped to find new accommodation

Accommodation Rates

• The rent  will be 25% of your income, plus any rent assistance that you are entitled to
• There is an additional utilities charge to cover the cost of electricity, gas and water
• There is a bond payable, equivalent to four weeks’ rent
• A small charge will be made each week to cover furniture and equipment replacement.

Locations

ArnottVillas 20 Arnott Court Kelmscott WA 6111

Ph:    9390 0222  Fax:  9390 0555 Mob: 0402 212 041

Email  Supervisor.AV@stbarts.org.au

Bentley Villas 1 Channon Street Bentley WA 6107

Ph  9258 7676   Fax 9358 5040Mob 0402 186 503

Email Supervisor.BV@stbarts.org.au

Sunflower Villas 15 Limosa Close Stirling WA 6017

Ph 9204 1772   Fax 9204 1887   Mob 0421 977 064

Email Supervisor.SV@stbarts.org.au

Swan Villas 91 Patterson Drive Middle Swan WA 6056

Ph 9250 7313  Fax 9250 7124  Mob 0423 775 113

Email: Supervisor.SwV@stbarts.org.au

CRISIS UNITS

Overview

The Crisis Units are accommodation for adults aged 18 years and older who are living with a mental illness. People who are marginalised from mainstream services including people experiencing homelessness, aboriginal and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are eligible to be referred to the units for crisis accommodation.

Entry Criteria

All potential residents must -

• Be referred by a recognised health service.
• Have a referral form completed by the referring agency.
• Have a nominated Case Manager who will provide clinical supervision and support.

In addition the Case Manager will be responsible to provide

any clinical care which is required, i.e.

• injections, arranging prescriptions or doctors appointments;
• assistance to the person in finding long-term accommodation;
• have regular contact with the resident whilst at the unit.

Services

The accommodation is provided over three pairs of duplexes owned by the Department of Housing and leased by St Bart’s.

• Each facility has six single rooms.
• Located close to the mental health services in Bentley, Midland and Rockingham/Kwinana.
• Residents are assisted with daily living activities.
• Staff on site 24/7
• Close contact is maintained with mental health service clinical staff through the relevant Case Manager.

Length of Stay

• Accommodation for eight weeks.
• A possible extension of a further four weeks for people who are experiencing a crisis, and who require ongoing clinical support and require safe, supported and secure accommodation.
• In special circumstances the Rockingham/Kwinana crisis unit extends the stay for residents for up to six months.

Accommodation Rates

The cost is approximately 75% of the resident’s income. This includes the accommodation and three meals per day.

Location

Bentley Crisis Unit 73 Mallard Way    Cannington  WA 6107

Ph: 08 9358 1256   Fax:  08 9358 1356 Mob:   0405 500 852

Email: SeniorSupport.Bentley@stbarts.org.au

Rockingham/Kwinana Crisis Unit 61 Ougden Way Medina WA 6167

Ph:  08 9419 1741 Fax:   08 9419 2913 Mob:   0404 849 453

Email: SeniorSupport.Rockingham@stbarts.org.au

Swan Crisis Unit 7 George Street Midland WA 6056

Ph:  08 9274 0888 Fax:    08 9274 0808 Mob:   0410 504 958

Email: SeniorSupport.Swan@stbarts.org.au

House rules

To help you with your recovery and for the benefit of all residents the CSRUs and Crisis Units are alcohol and illegal drug free zones.

For your safety, threatening, abusive or intimidating behaviour is not tolerated.

Continued non-compliance with house rules may result in a review of your residency