NewAccess

• NewAccess is an early intervention program designed to provide easily accessible, free and quality services for people with mild to moderate 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 beyondblue, 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 symptoms of mild to moderate depression and/or anxiety
• Suited to individuals aged 12 plus
• Not suited to individuals currently receiving other psychological intervention but they can pause this treatment and work with our coaches
•  No waiting list

Referrals can be also be made via:

• Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess/where-are-your-access-coaches-located or 1300 224 636.
• Lives Lived Well: # or call 1300 727 957.
• Local NewAccess Coach: Kylie Lamb:  mobile: 0447 193 939; email: [email protected]; fax: 07 3539 9875.

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