Shine Bright for the Better
Project Name
Shine Bright for the Better
Organisation Name
Shine Bright Mental Health Supports, Intervention and Coordination
Social Issue/Problem
Increases in poor mental health and DFV in the Hervey Bay area
Solution
Provision of short term case management support to clients with chronic or enduring mental illness who have been engaged with mental health service and unable to be discharged due to lack of community support. Assistance was provided around medication monitoring and support and intensive psychosocial prompting and engagement. A fortnightly DFV group activity was also implemented aiming to engage women in improving knowledge, awareness and access to supports. A 12-week DV DBT Group was also delivered engaging participants in therapy.
Outcome
5 clients were provided with intensive mental health case management support 75% experiencing an improvement in community care and 80% satisfied with supports received. The DFV group engaged 21 participants with 72% feeling more connected and supported and 70% reporting improved knowledge of DV supports. The DBT group engaged 8 participants with a 50% improvement in mental health.