Neami Nepean-Penrith

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5/580 High Street, Penrith NSW 2750

Darug country

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02 8416 1190

nepean@neaminational.org.au

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About this service

Neami Nepean-Penrith provides individual support for mental illness and mental health needs alongside housing and homelessness support. We support people in their recovery while also helping them to strengthen their connections to the community and support networks.

About Neami Nepean-Penrith

Neami Nepean-Penrith provides individual support for mental illness and mental health needs. We support people in their recovery while also helping them to strengthen their connections to the community and support networks.

Who is this for?

To access this service you must be:

aged 16 or over
diagnosed with having a mental illness and engaged with the Nepean Blue Mountains Mental Health Service
have a current place of residence (or a pathway in place to achieve this)
willing to engage in a flexible support program
live in the local Nepean area

What to expect

Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI)

The Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) is a NSW Health program supporting people living in the community or leaving hospital with a mental health diagnosis.

HASI is for people experiencing significant difficulties managing their day-to-day life and provides:

practical support in the home

support to access appropriate health care

assistance with community-based tasks like accessing public transport and shopping

personal development and support for wellbeing and mental health challenges.

Bridging and transition support

Together with the NSW government, we can support people who are being admitted to or are leaving hospital or a care unit.

We help people to put together a plan to successfully transition back into the community and avoid a relapse.

Group programs

Our group programs support people to develop knowledge, skills and resources that are consistent with their personal goals and values. Neami Nepean-Penrith offers the group programs.

Programs at this service

Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI)

The Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) Plus is a statewide high intensity transitional program for people with severe mental illness and significant difficulties managing day to day living.

Sustaining Tenancies in Social Housing

Sustaining Tenancies in Social Housing (STSH) assists people living in the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) Social Housing to maintain their tenancy and increase their overall wellbeing.

How to access this service

The eligibility criteria varies for our different programs. Please contact this service to discuss whether our programs are suitable for you.

HASI referrals can be made by individuals, carers, families, mental health professionals or other health care providers. Referrals must be discussed with the individual prior to making the referral.

We encourage referrals from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, youth and refugees.