Intensive Case Management (ICM)
The ICM Team is a mental health service for young people experiencing symptoms of psychosis. The service is designed for young people who have difficulty engaging with mental health services or those who have more complex needs requiring intensive support. The ICM Team operates on an outreach model and focuses on community assessment, treatment and support for young people and their families and carers.
Services Options
- Case management
- Home visits
- Assessment of mental state and risk
- Specialised treatments, including psychological and medication
- Neuropsychological and occupational therapy interventions
- Referral and liaison with other community agencies (eg. employment services)
- Regular contact and support of families and carers
- Educating the young person and family about the illness
- Supporting the young person during their recovery
Treatment Goals
- Early identification and treatment of primary symptoms of the illness
- Reducing frequency and severity of symptoms
- Improving health and wellbeing thus improving social and vocational functioning
- Promoting well-being among family members and carers
- Developing a plan for maintaining mental health