Continuing to be Me @ Home – Service to support senior emotional wellbeing at home

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C2bMe@home is a program that supports the emotional and psychological wellbeing of older people living in South Western Sydney, who are affected by COVID-19 restrictions. It aims to assist participants in continuing to live with purpose and dignity in their own homes.

The program provides face-to-face or telehealth sessions for targeted support of individuals, based on their specific needs.

Treatment is:

  • Delivered in the older person’s home or online
  • Culturally-sensitive and inclusive
  • Tailored to individual need using techniques such as mindfulness, storytelling, and cognitive behavioural therapy.

Who is eligible for C2bMe@home?

C2bMe@home is a free service for older people:

  • Living in the South WesternSydney region
  • Over 65, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over 50, who experience mild-to-moderate mental health challenges
  • Impacted by COVID-19 restrictions.

How to access C2bMe@home

Referrals to C2bMe@home can be made by GPs, seniors and their families, and other service providers.

Get in touch with the South Western Sydney C2bMe@home team to find out more.

1800 4 C2bMe (1800 422 263)
C2bmehome.sws@uniting.org

Resources (flyer and pamphlet)

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21-rec-008_-_c2beme_home_-_south_west_sydney_flyer_v3Download

Published by Michael Tam

Dr Michael Tam is a clinical academic Specialist General Practitioner, combining the provision of family medicine, research, health services development, and governance. Michael’s clinical interest is in the whole-person primary care of people living with mental illness. He is actively involved in mental health policy, strategy, and governance, with local, state, and national bodies. Michael’s research is in integrated care and preventive care in general practice. He has expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.

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