Hon Adele Farina asks the Minister for Mental Health about a $1.8 million targeted youth mental health initiative in the South West, specifically regarding co-location, eligibility, referral pathways, and assessment processes. The Minister admits they don't have a satisfactory answer and will provide one the next day.

AnsweredQoN 1276Legislative Council
Asked
17 November 2015
Portfolio
Mental Health

QuestionView source ↗

TARGETED
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE — SOUTH WEST
1276. Hon ADELE FARINA to the
Minister for Mental Health:
I again refer to the $1.8 million for the targeted youth
mental health initiative.
(1) Will the
south west service be co-located with the South West Child and Adolescent
Mental Health Service and work closely with South West CAMHS?
(2) Will the
new service undertake mental health assessments of people aged between 16 and
24 years to determine whether they are eligible for the service?
(3) What are
the eligibility criteria for accessing the service?
(4) Will a
general practitioner be able to refer a patient aged between 16 and 24 years to
the service for assessment and, if eligible, for treatment?
(5) Will
headspace be able to refer a patient aged between 16 and 24 years to the
service for assessment and/or treatment?

AnswerView source ↗

I do not have the answer to that. I saw the attempt at an
answer that was provided to me. I was not satisfied with the response so I have
asked for more work to be done on that response, and I will provide it
tomorrow.

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