|
Services that are Offered
Waratah House offers a wide range service for people suffering from Mental
Illness or disorders in a therapeutic Milieu with a multi disciplinary team
approach, this is to ensure an effective treatment programme.
The treatment programme includes a variety of group sessions:
|
- Medication Group: to give people a better understanding of the medication they
are taking, the purpose and possible side effect.
- Living Skills: to assist people regain skills they may have lost due to their illness
and allow them function independently in the community once discharged.
- Consumer Advocate: to allow patients to speak to an independent person about
concerns they may have in regard to any issues or concerns in the unit.
- Relaxation: To assist patients learn how to relax and manage stress.
The team in the unit consists of medical staff, social workers, occupational
therapists, nursing staff, and consumer advocates.
|
