Weave is an integrated mental health and alcohol and other drugs program designed to support people with two co-occurring conditions: a substance misuse disorder and a moderate-to-severe mental health condition.
Typically, mental health conditions and substance use disorders are treated separately, making it difficult for people seeking and navigating treatment. Funded by SEMPHN and delivered by EACH, the Weave Program takes an integrated approach, allowing participants to have both conditions treated by the same practitioners.
The Weave Program is a pilot program available for people residing in Casey and Cardinia LGAs at no-cost and is delivered through centre-based appointments, assertive outreach and telehealth. Support is tailored to individual needs, however it can include:
- Care coordination
- Client-driven goal setting
- Therapeutic/psychosocial interventions
- Connection with community-based supports and assistance with service navigation.
- One on one and group peer support
- Family counselling and support
- Addiction medicine and other specialist consultations.
The treatment team is multidisciplinary including dual diagnosis clinicians, addiction medicine specialist and lived experience peer workers.
Weave operates within business hours, with after-hours appointments provided as requested (in-person or via telehealth).
