YDHS Client Information Booklet (396kb pdf) - GHA Central

COMMUNITY SERVICES (cont.)
Psychiatric Disability Rehabilitation Support Service
The PDRSS offers people with a psychiatric disability assistance in learning the
activities of daily living, developing social skills and helping people to access
community services. It is a flexible seven day a week home based support
service for registered clients. In addition, a drop in centre is open on weekends
for people with a psychiatric disability and their carers.
Psychology
A psychologist is an expert in human behaviour. Most psychologists help
mentally healthy people to find ways of functioning better. For example they
assist people to better manage stress, depression and family problems and may
work with a variety of therapies to do this.
Property Maintenance
Property Maintenance includes minor works such as the fitting of rails and ramps,
smoke alarms and minor household repairs.
Cyclical Maintenance includes those chores done on an infrequent basis such as
‘spring cleaning chores,’ cleaning cupboards, stoves, etc.
Services are provided on weekdays only and on the basis of the need to ensure
the health and safety of the client.
QUIT
The Quit Fresh Start Program aims to give people who smoke the knowledge
and skills to quit smoking successfully. If a client is ready to quit smoking or
would like to learn some strategies to assist them to quit in the future, then they
should sign up for the Quit Fresh Start Program. Participants attend the Program
twice a week over a four week period.
Self Help & Support Groups
YDHS runs the Arthritis, Cancer, Carers, and Diabetes Support Groups. These
groups provide social, practical and emotional support to those suffering or
caring for someone who has these illnesses.
The CARDS Support Group is designed for clients with a chronic medical
condition, such as a cardiac or respiratory condition or stroke, who would like
support and advice on how to manage their health and get the most out of life.
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