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Little_LeopardSenior Contributor
Hi there. My partner was just accepted onto the NDIS. We are looking for a trauma informed recovery coach in annd also a mental health Occupational Therapist. If anyone could share the names any organisations or services that would be much appreciated. Regards
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tymeModerator
Just being mindful of anonymity (in terms of location), perhaps members can share how to find these organisations and services?
To be honest, I don't even know myself. I know the names of a few of the main organisations, but I'm not sure if they have OTs and recovery coaches....
But @Little_Leopard , I do have to say congrats for getting the NDIS for your partner. Now it's about how to spend the funds 🙂
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Little_LeopardSenior Contributor
Thanks @tyme. I have removed information about my location to protect my anonymity. Thank you for the kind reminder!
If you don’t know @tyme . Do you mind sharing the names of some of these organisations and then maybe I can do some of my own research to see if they offer the OT and recovery coach services that I need.
I need to have a moment of honesty here and just say that im a bit disappointed in their lack of skill even in the MH field. I feel that it’s very pushy, mainstream and rigid. That’s literally the opposite of what most of us really need. I really want to find a health team who are person lead and don’t just think about lining their own pockets.
End rant lol
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MelbMotionCasual Contributor
You could try Facebook groups or word of mouth to find a recovery coach that works for you. My support worker found a coach this way I think it was Wellbeing Coordination, they have OT too, but not sure if they still accepting people?
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tymeModerator
Hey @Little_Leopard ,
How are you going? Any success looking for supports through the NDIS?
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Little_LeopardSenior Contributor
@MelbMotion It’s so fats to find a mental health OT. They seem to have massive wait lists or are not taking new clients. I also have trust issues so even once I find one I know that I will freak out and try to back out.
lol the joys of trauma.
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Little_LeopardSenior Contributor
Hey @tyme.
Well I thought I found an OT who I thought was perfect but then found out she was located in a different state and she was uncomfortable doing a functional capacity assessment via Telehealth. Mental health OT’s do it all the time but it’s her choice so oh well. I was so upset but I made sure that I didn’t avoid or dissociate my emotions which is a really big victory for me.
I will keep searching. I have an appointment with an LAC tomorrow so am hoping that she can possibly point me to the good places.
Thanks for checking in @tyme. How are you, what’s news?
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