• Community Living
    Supports

    Community Living Supports is a statewide New South Wales initiative that provides assistance to people who experience complex mental health difficulties.

    A program that assists people to make personal changes, access important recovery services, and integrate into their community.

  • What is Community
    Living Supports?

    1300 673 664

    CLS is a community-based program offering outreach services to people with a mental health diagnosis, and acute and complex mental health needs. The service assists people to access sevices and integrate into the community, enabling a positive and independent future. Open Minds provides CLS in various locations on the North Coast, assisting people to make positive changes with the resources they need to live their best lives..

    Our CLS team is trained in evidence-based change models to help people identify and work toward making important changes to their lives. CLS is similar to the Housing and Support Initiative (HASI), but focuses on providing community support to those who already have suitable housing.

    • How does CLS help?
      • Employment or study opportunities
      • Social and interest activities
      • Managing mental and physical health
      • Improving relationships with others
      • Transition from hospital or correctional facilities
      • Skills development
      • Having fun
      • Building a meaningful life
    • Am I eligible for CLS?
      • Over 16 years of age
      • Have a diagnosed mental health condition
      • Have complex mental health needs
      • Have clinical oversight provided by Community Mental Health, a GP, or psychiatrist

  • How do I apply for CLS?

    • Step 1

      Speak to your GP, psychiatrist, or community mental health worker about your mental health condition and the changes you want to make.

    • Step 2

      Ask to be referred to the Open Minds CLS team to assist with your goals.

    • Step 3

      One of our friendly team will contact you and start working on a plan tailored to suit your needs.

  • We offer Community Living Supports at the following locations:

  • We’re here for you for
    the whole process

    We’ll make sure you’re always supported throughout the process of partnering with Open Minds. We keep the process of communication and support simple, and you can get in touch with us with your enquiry about our CLS support program with the following process:

    1300 673 664

    • Reach out to us

      Let us know how we can help! Contact us by giving our friendly team a call or by filling out our online enquiry form with your details and the assistance you’re after. The more information is always better, so that we can properly understand your needs and provide the right support for you.

    • We’ll review your case

      Our team will review your case to see how best we can help you. This process will not take long, and our goal is to ensure you receive the best possible attention, so you feel supported and comfortable.

    • On your way to a better life

      From here, you can rest assured that Open Minds will be committed to providing you with an optimal support network to assist with your needs.

  • Client testimonial

    • “With assistance from the CLS team at Open Minds, I now have the confidence to do things I couldn’t manage before. They have helped me to make changes for the better and I now feel more connected to my family and friends.”

      Open Minds client

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