Treatments
and services

Treatments How to access treatment? Spectrum is a specialised health service funded to support public area mental health and wellbeing services throughout Victoria.

Treatments Access to Spectrum with AMHS involvement A referral is needed from a Victorian Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (AMHS) clinician before an assessment can be considered at Spectrum.

Treatments Access to Spectrum without AMHS involvement Spectrum are only able to receive referrals from Hospital Based Area Mental Health Services and as such only clients with an open episode of care (this is usually case management) are able to be referred.

Treatments Steps once a referral has been received What is next I hear you ask once a referral has been received at Spectrum?

Treatments Spectrum treatment services Spectrum offer various forms of treatment and care.

Treatments Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Learn about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a treatment option for borderline personality disorder and complex post-traumatic stress disorder.

Treatments Complex Care Service (CCS) Explore the Complex Care Service for comprehensive support for personality disorders.

Treatments Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Learn about Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, a well-established psychological treatment for people with borderline personality disorder.

Treatments Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) Learn about Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) an internationally recognised and evidence-based treatment for people living with borderline personality disorder.

Treatments Costs Where an eligible person receives Spectrum Eastern Health services, no charges will be raised.

Treatments Services outside of Spectrum

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