Catherine House Recovery Program

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Catherine House Recovery Program

• Presented by
• Julie Deane Manager Transitional Programs

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Catherine House Inc.

• Since 1988 Catherine House has provided inner
  city supported accommodation to women who are
  homeless, over 21 years and unaccompanied by
  children.

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Catherine House Recovery Program

• The Recovery Program is the result of a unique
  partnership agreement between government and
  non-government organisations.

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The Model

• The program uses the Rehabilitation and Recovery
  Model.

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Catherine House Recovery Program
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Successful Transfer Strategies

• Consumers offered the opportunity to transition
  before moving in.
• Beneficial especially for Consumers exiting a
  long term psychiatric inpatient facility.

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Intensive Initial Case Management Personal
Support Process

• Support Planning
• Short term / long term
• Realistic achievable goals

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Increased Responsibilities

• Case management within this framework includes
• Promoting hope, choice, empowerment and respect
  across all of life domains
• Staff work in collaborative partnerships with
  clients, families and other agencies to best meet
  clients' needs

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Inter-Dependent Pathways Program

• Consumers have the opportunity to move to
  transitional accommodation, with varying levels
  of support within the program until ready for
  independent housing.

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Wellbeing Program

• Integration Into Wider Community Activities
• Education
• Study
• Volunteering
• Employment
• Consumers have access to an on-site
  education/vocational training/recreational
  activities.

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Outreach Service

• Readiness Exit Planning
• Individualised Style Accommodation
• Across Metropolitan Area

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Crisis Management and Relapse Prevention

• The program provides respite care services at
  times of crisis for Consumers of the Outreach
  Service.
• A transitional period when moving from the
  residential component to the Outreach Service is
  also offered.

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Consumer Participation

• Research and Training
• Consumer Representatives
• Public Voice and Community Education

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Peer Support Program

• Funding being sought to employ 6 Peer Workers to
  work in Outreach Service.