Merri Community Health Services About us Our catchment Merri Community Health Services (MCHS) is a nonfor-profit, community health organisation, providing health and community services across the Northern Metropolitan region. Our mission is to create a healthy and connected community by partnering in health and wellness, through the provision of community-based services in the northern metropolitan region. Northern Metropolitan Area Whittlesea Hume Nillumbik We service people in need and disadvantaged and vulnerable groups, including young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and individuals with various gender identities and sexual orientations. Moreland Darebin Moonee Valley Banyule Yarra Melbourne Our sites We’re committed to building a healthy and connected community. We value passion, responsibility, integrity, diversity, engagement and excellence. Hume Moreland Gowanbrae Glenroy Fawkner Sunbury Oak Park Pascoe Vale Pascoe Vale South Darebin Coburg North Hadfield Coburg Brunswick West Preston Thornbury Brunswick Brunswick East www.mchs.org.au | Service Access (03) 9388 9933 Our services COMMUNITY HEALTH POPULATION HEALTH COMMUNITY SUPPORT AGED CARE Children’s Audiology Y-GLAM same-sex attracted and gender diverse youth performing arts program Victims Assistance and Counselling Program Community Aged Care Packages TRACKS - Early intervention for young people - Family support Linkages – Home & Community Care Children’s Occupational Therapy Children’s Psychology Children’s Speech Pathology Paediatrics Dental Services Little Smiles – oral health education Generalist Counselling Family Violence Counselling Youth Counselling DUTY Service - Drop-in Support Physiotherapy Podiatry Community Nursing Dietetics Occupational Therapy Peer-led walking groups Short-term education and exercise groups Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) - early childhood education Smile 4 Miles - preschool oral health Teeth Tales - migrant oral health research Personal Helpers and Mentors Service Integrated Family Services - Supported Playgroups - Group Programs Pedometer Loan Scheme School Focused Youth Service Engagement with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Communities Day2Day Living - mental health and wellbeing group activities Dietetics Exercise Physiology Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Podiatry Peer-led groups – group walking Adult Speech Pathology Short-term education and exercise groups Planned Activity Groups Engagement with Refugee & Newly Arrived Communities Home and Community Care Volunteer Coordination* Group health and sexuality service - CoCare Human Relations Program Support for Older Carers and Dementia* GLBTIQ Youth Support Group Needle Syringe Program DISABILITY CARER SERVICES CHRONIC CARE Foundations – Early Childhood Intervention Disability and Young Carer Support Care Coordination Case Managers (Individual Support Packages) Mental Health Respite Support Diabetes Education Support for Older Carers and People with Dementia* Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Program Interchange North West – support for children, young people and older people with disabilities Podiatry Group activities Cardiac services Respiratory services Volunteer Host Program Home and Community Care Volunteer Coordination* FUNDED BY THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES SUPPORTED BY THE STATE GOVERNMENT