Neami Central Coast provides individual recovery support for mental illness and mental health needs in the Central Coast area. We support people in their recovery while also helping them to strengthen their connections to the community and support networks.

Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI)

Through the HASI program, we provide flexible, community-based support, so people can:

• Identify their values and goals and make progress towards achieving them
• Manage medication and treatment
• Enhance their physical health and wellbeing
• Participate in the community of choice
• Gaining greater independence

People work with a support worker who will use their professional skills to listen and support people them regular visits in their home and local community.

Together Home

Together Home provides access to safe, secure and affordable housing and the support needed to help sustain a tenancy.

Access to housing and support through the program works to address people’s needs while building individual capability and capacity. By understanding each person’s needs and goals, Together Home also fosters local connections to support people to thrive in the community.

The Housing-First program is delivered in partnership between Neami and local Illawarra Housing Trust.

Together Home is a key initiative supporting the Premier’s Priority to halve street homelessness by 2025. This initiative aims to transition people onto a trajectory away from homelessness and into long-term, stable housing, whilst improving overall personal wellbeing.

Bridging and transition support

Together with the NSW government, we can support people who are being admitted to or are leaving hospital or a care unit.

We help people to put together a plan to successfully transition back into the community and avoid a relapse.

Group programs

Our group programs support people to develop knowledge, skills and resources that are consistent with their personal goals and values. Neami Central Coast offers the group programs Flourish and the Optimal Health Program.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) program, people must:

• Be aged 16 years and older
• Be diagnosed with having a mental illness and engaged with the Central Coast Mental Health Service
• Be currently have a place of residence (or a pathway in place to achieve this)
• Have a willingness to engage in a flexible support program
• Live in the local Central Coast area

Referrals

You can make a referral by speaking with any of the staff at Neami Central Coast or by emailing us, using the contact details above.

Individuals, carers, families, health professionals and other community services can make referrals. Referrals for others must be discussed with the individual before making the referral.

We encourage referrals from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and refugees.