Psychosocial Recovery Coaching is a support approach provided to individuals dealing with mental health challenges and psychosocial issues. The primary goal is to empower participants to take charge of their recovery journey and improve their overall well-being.
The coaches, who are trained in mental health and psychosocial principles, offer emotional support, help set achievable goals, and assist with problem-solving. They provide tools and techniques to manage stress, build resilience, and develop coping strategies.
Psychosocial Recovery Coaching does not involve therapy or clinical treatment but focuses on helping participants regain control of their lives. It emphasizes personal growth, social inclusion, and fostering a sense of empowerment and autonomy for the participants.
By working with individuals in their recovery process, Psychosocial Recovery Coaching aims to enhance their social participation, self-determination, and overall quality of life.
A recovery coach can support you with your recovery. Recovery means being able to live a purposeful and meaningful life.
A recovery coach is an NDIS funded worker that has mental health knowledge. A recovery coach will:
You can choose a recovery coach with lived experience. A recovery coach with lived experience has their own lived experience of mental ill health and recovery and are able to use this experience to inform their work.
Who will get recovery coach funding?
Generally recovery coach will be funded in plans for people with psychosocial support needs. You do not have to choose a recovery coach if you do not want one.
How much does a recovery coach cost?
A recovery coach costs $80.90 an hour in the day time during weekdays. Your NDIS planner or Local Area Coordinator can give you more information on the cost.
How many hours can I get?
The hours are based on your needs. Your NDIS planner or Local Area Coordinator will work with you to decide on the number of hours you would need.
I currently have support coordination, how do I get a recovery coach?
You can speak to your support coordinator or contact the NDIS planner or Local Area Coordinator to find out how to get a recovery coach.
For most people we recommend that you only have a recovery coach because it is a better use of your NDIS plan. Depending on your plan or situation you may choose to have both.
We recommend that the recovery coaches have a minimum of Certificate 4 in Mental Health or Mental Health Peer work or similar training and/or two years’ paid experience in supporting people with mental health challenges.
Some recovery coaches may have other qualifications. It’s always good to ask about the qualifications and experience of your recovery coach.
Your NDIS planner or Local Area Coordinator can help you find a recovery coach.
It is a good idea to talk to two or more recovery coaches before you decide on a recovery coach.