The Mental Health Access Service (MHAS) provides support and advice to CALD people affected by mental illness and their families, and also works closely with mental health and other service providers to ensure that the services are culturally and linguistically appropriate and accessible.

 

The MHAS works in partnership with community mental health services to complement existing mainstream services by acting as a consultant on broader cultural issues impacting on service delivery.

 

MHAS provides assistance through:

 

• Information
  Providing information on Mental Health and relevant support services

 

• Referral
  Linking individuals and families to suitable services

 

• Advocacy
  Enhancing awareness of cultural diversity and representing the needs of migrant and refugees

 

• Support
  Providing culturally sensitive support to individuals and families. Working in partnership with mental health services to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate assistance.

 

This program is funded by the Mental Health Commission.