NewAccess

• NewAccess is an early intervention program designed to provide easily accessible, free and quality services for people experiencing  depression and/or anxiety.
• The program aims to assist people who are not currently accessing mental health services through Low Intensity Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (LiCBT).
• Developed by Beyond Blue, the program has been commissioned by the Darling Downs and West Moreton Primary Health Network and is delivered by Mental Illness Fellowship Queensland and Lives Lived Well.
• The program includes up to six free sessions.
• This includes an assessment, five subsequent sessions and a review of LiCBT delivered by specifically trained and clinically supervised ‘Coaches’.
• The first appointment is normally between 45-60 minutes and subsequent sessions are 20-30 minutes.
• Sessions are flexibly delivered via face-to-face or telehealth modalities, including but not limited to Skype and Facetime.

NewAccess is:

• Suited to individuals experiencing the symptoms of mild to moderate depression and/or anxiety
• Suited to individuals aged 12+
• Not suited to individuals currently receiving other psychological intervention
• Not suitable for other conditions or severe/complex presentations.

• Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess/where-are-your-access-coaches-located or 1300 224 636.
• Lives Lived Well: https://www.liveslivedwell.org.au/our-services/mental-health/newaccess/ or call 1300 727 957.

The New Access Program is available in a wide range of locations, please call 1300 971 309 to enquire about services in your area.