Step Up Step Down (SUSD) service - Gladstone and Central Queensland Region

Located in Gladstone, this short stay step-up and step-down residential service (delivered through partnership with the local hospital network) provides access to specialist clinical mental health staff 24 hours a day, while also support to strengthen relationships with family and friends, and develop skills for living safely in the community.  Designed to support you to transition out of hospital or to avoid a hospital stay, staying at the Central Queensland Step Up Step Down residential service gives you a safe, supported place to recover. There is a mixture of structured activity and individual 1:1 support time. This is an adult service (25 - 64yrs).

Who for:

People who need short term intensive recovery support to help them transition out of an acute mental health facility or to help them avoid hospitalisation.

How to access:

Access is through referral by Central Queensland Health. Please speak with your case manager or clinician if you would like more information or to arrange a visit.

Outcome statement:

Stabilised mental health and the skills to live safely in the community.