Women’s Recovery Network
Goulburn Valley Health, Alfred Health and Ramsay Health Care have partnered to deliver the Women’s Recovery Network (Wren). This service is the first of its kind; an expert hybrid of private and public hospital care, developed to fill a gap in female-focused psychiatric care.
Who is Wren available to?
The service provides specialist mental health treatment and care for women and people who identify as women aged 18 and above, presenting with severe mental illness and trauma.
What does Wren do?
Wren provides inpatient care at Shepparton Private Hospital and an alternative to hospitalisation via Hospital in the Home bed based service. Wren focuses on comprehensive assessment (including investigations specific to reproductive and sexual health), diagnostic clarification, brief psychological therapies, peer support, psychosocial support and pharmacological interventions. These services are provided by clinicians and lived experienced staff to provide holistic care. Wren is not a crisis or care co-ordination service.
The objectives of our team are:
- To provide choice and flexibility in the delivery of mental health care.
- To provide an environment that promotes gender and sexual safety
- To provide individual and tailored treatment suitable to the needs of the consumer in a least restrictive environment.
How can I access Wren?
At this time, Wren is only available via internal referral from Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.