Continuing and Extended Care Team (CONNECT)

About Continuing and Extended Care Team (CONNECT)

The Continuing and Extended Care Team (CONNECT) provides ongoing treatment, support and rehabilitation, mainly to people with long-term mental health disorders such as schizophrenia and mood disorders. The services offered by this team include: cognitive behavioural assessment, co-ordination of care with other health professionals and agencies, education about mental health and illnesses, information about community resources, older aged mental health programs, programs for consumers with a mental health problem and a substance use disorder, relapse prevention, support for families and treatment for depression, anxiety and personality disorders.