Integrated Community Centre for Mental Wellness

Description

The Integrated Community Centre for Mental Wellness (ICCMW) provides one-stop, district-based, and integrated community social rehabilitation support services ranging from early prevention to risk management for persons in mental recovery, persons with mental health needs, secondary students, their families and carers, and local residents.

Target Group

• Persons in mental recovery and persons with suspected mental health problems aged 15 or above;
• Secondary school students with mental health needs;
• Family members and carers of the above persons;
• Local residents with interest in improving their mental health; and
• Residents with mental health problems or suspected mental health problems living in the private residential care homes for persons with disabilities.

Scope of Services

• Drop-in services;
• Outreaching services;
• Casework counseling;
• Therapeutic and supportive group work services;
• Social and recreational activities;
• Day training;
• Outreaching occupational therapy training services;
• Peer support services;
• Clinical psychological service;
• Public education programs on mental health;
• Referral to the Community Psychiatric Service of the Hospital Authority for clinical assessment or psychiatric treatment;
• Pilot Programme on Training for Mental Health Promotion Ambassador.

Application Procedures 

• Self-application of the above-mentioned target groups; or
• Referral through doctors, social workers, allied health professionals or government departments, etc.
• The application or referral is free of charge.

Fees and Charges

Free.

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