Funding and Service Agreement1October 10th, 2019
FiledOctober 10th, 2019Agency-based Peer Support Service (PSS) in Community Psychiatric Service Units is to equip suitable ex-mentally ill persons to serve as Peer Supporters2 to offer emotional and recovery support for ex-mentally ill persons in need in community psychiatric service units including Integrated Community Centres for Mental Wellness (ICCMWs), residential care service units or vocational rehabilitation service units through trained peer supporters by rendering emotional and recovery support through telephone contacts, outreaching or concern visits, etc. The Peer Supporters also organise group activities and conduct mental health education programmes to enhance public’s understanding on mental wellness and positive knowledge on ex-mentally ill persons.