The Transition ED Care program is for mild-moderate eating disorders, early intervention, or people seeking treatment for the first time. The program is only available on the Sunshine Coast and is funded until June 2022.

The Care Navigator reviews all referrals to determine suitability for the program. If not suitable or eligible, the Care Navigator will facilitate a referral to alternative supports.

 Eligible clients received a maximum of 20 psychology sessions and 5 dietic sessions (sessions are low- or no-gap payment). Health professionals involved receive a maximum of 6 case consults.

Referral made by GPs or other recognised referrers. Online referral form available here. Referral acceptance will cease on Monday April 11^th 2022, however care navigation support will be available for referrers until June 30^th 2022.   

For service inquiries, phone 0418 965 944 or 0476 004 032, or email SCEDAT@butterfly.org.au

The GP Psychiatry Support Line is a free service to help general practitioners manage the care of mental health patients.

The Psychiatry Support Line's advice can help GPs with diagnosis, investigation, medication, and safety plans. 

To access the service, GPs must register with their AHPRA registration number, and practice details online here or by phoning 1800 16 17 18.

To find out more about the service, visit the GP Psychiatry Support Line website.

The Head to Health Information and Referral service was launched nationally from 1 July 2022. The service will provide a welcoming and accessible entry point for people requiring mental health or anyone who may wish to call on behalf of someone else.

The Head to Health model is based on a ‘no wrong door’ approach and a member of the Head to health team will work with you to understand your needs and ensure you are connected to or provided information about the right support options available in your region.

Depending on the assistance you need, some support options provided may include:

• GP or other health service
• Online support options
• Existing mental health support services
• Other community supports

If you or someone you know requires assistance, you can start by calling the national phone line 1800 595 212.

The phone service is not a crisis service therefore if you require immediate help or are at risk of harm to yourself or others, please call 000.

The NPS program is for people with moderate-severe mental health conditions who do not quite meet NDIS eligibility.  The supports offered by the program provide a range of non-clinical community based support individuals to achieve their recovery goals.

For more information on the NPS program, please see our NPS page.

• Central Queensland
  • CQ HealthPathways  - found under psychology and counselling services

• Wide Bay
  • WB HealthPathways  - found under psychology requests

• Sunshine Coast and Gympie
  • SC HealthPathways  - found under psychology and counselling

Mental health stepped care offers a flexible hierarchy of tailored interventions matched to an individual’s needs - ensuring people can access the most appropriate services at any given time with the ability to step up and down to different levels of care as their needs vary.

Stepped care services are supported by a central intake and referral line which helps to direct patients to the right services for their needs.

Call 1300 747 724 to speak to a trained health professional who will direct you to the best service for your needs. Visit the stepped care page here. 

• Lifeline 13 11 14
• Suicide Call Back Service  1300 659 467
• Men's Line Australia 1300 78 99 78
• COVID-19 Support Lines
• SANE Australia 1800 187 263

• Mental health skills training
• Online mental health training for nurses