Mental Health Care Plan service providers in Melbourne

Yes. Karista can help people find suitable mental health support, including psychology or counselling services where available.

A Mental Health Treatment Plan is prepared by a GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician. It can allow eligible people to claim Medicare benefits for mental health services, including up to 10 individual and 10 group sessions with an eligible mental health professional each calendar year.

Yes. To access Medicare-subsidised mental health sessions under a Mental Health Treatment Plan, you generally need a referral from a GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician.

Yes. Karista can help you find suitable mental health providers based on your needs, location, availability, funding and preferences.

Some NDIS participants may have funding for psychosocial, therapy or capacity-building supports. Whether a service is suitable depends on the participant's plan, goals and funding categories.

Sometimes a person may access different supports through different funding pathways. Medicare, NDIS and private funding each have different rules. Karista can help identify service options, but funding eligibility should be confirmed with the relevant funder or provider.