Uniting Communities welcomes an extension of funding by the State Government to its Chrysalis Forensic Mental Health Service, which has been operating for over a year.

The program, a nine-bed transitional accommodation and case management service, is crucial as we continue to alleviate pressures facing the hospital and health system, while assisting South Australians to move from adult mental health services back into community.

Uniting Communities Chief Executive, Simon Schrapel AM, said this extension of funding would enable this important step-down program to continue to achieve great outcomes for clients and community.

“We are thrilled to see the extension of this funding so we can continue to provide crucial holistic support to help South Australians safely and successfully re-enter their communities,” he said.

“Services like Chrysalis work to stem any re-traumatisation for our clients and reduce preventable readmissions into the health system, which has a broader impact on both community wellbeing and our budget bottom-line,”

“Events across our country in the past year has shone a spotlight on mental health and the importance of programs like ours. Uniting Communities is proud to be doing our bit to ensure that all members of our community have the opportunity to thrive” he said.

Mr Schrapel also acknowledged the cost-of-living relief measures contained in this Budget, alongside $18.4 million to help South Australian non-government agencies meet costs linked to wage and inflation pressures.