St Bart’s Mental Health Support Services coordinate accommodation for people living with a mental illness who need 2-4 hours support per day in order to live independently in the Community Recovery Villages (CRVs).

Community Recovery Villages

Overview

Community Recovery Villages (CRVs) 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 CRVs must —

• Be referred by the local mental health service
• Have a nominated Case Manager who will provide clinical supervision and support
• 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 CRV
• Have provided informed consent
• Have significant links to the area
• Be prepared to sign an Individual Recovery Agreement which identifies the recovery activities best suited to their needs
• Be homeless or at risk of homelessness (may be living with elderly parents/family and be at risk of losing their tenancy)

Services

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

• Staff on site 24 / 7 and are actively available from 7.30am – 9.30pm
• 2-4 hours support per day with independent living skills

Length of Stay

• Length of stay varies depending on the individual but can be up to 3 years? Some may stay less than 12 months.
• As the level of independence and confidence grows for each person, they will be assisted to move to appropriate longer term accommodation.
• Part of future housing planning will be an application to the various housing departments

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

Referral Forms

Click here to download referral form. 

Transitional/Respite Accommodation Units

Overview

This service provides short term community based traditional or respite accommodation for adults aged 18 years and older who are living with a mental illness.

People referred to this service may be experiencing a social crisis, require respite or be homeless or at risk of homelessness.

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 independent living skills
• Staff  are available from 7.00am – 10pm
• Close contact is maintained with mental health service clinical staff through the relevant Case Manager
• Staff will assist each person in finding longer term accommodation

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

Accommodation Rates

The cost is approximately 25% of the resident’s income. This includes the accommodation and a light breakfast.

Locations

Click here to download referral form. 

House Rules

• To help you with your recovery and for the benefit of all residents the CSRUs and Accommodation 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