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Recovery Assistance Program (RAP)

Building resilience. Empowering recovery.  

The Recovery Assistance Program (RAP), funded by the Northern Territory Department of Health, delivers targeted mental health support for individuals facing challenges that affect their ability to manage everyday life. Available in the Greater Darwin and Katherine Big Rivers Region, this service focuses on recovery planning and resilience-building.

What we offer

Whether you're at the start of your recovery or working toward greater independence, the Recovery Assistance Program can help you move forward with confidence and support tailored to your needs:

  • Individual Recovery Planning

Work one-on-one with a Mental Health Recovery Worker to set personal recovery goals and develop a plan that supports your emotional, mental, and social wellbeing.

  • Skill-Building for Daily Life

Develop practical skills to manage stress, improve communication, strengthen relationships, and handle daily responsibilities like budgeting, meal preparation, and time management.

  • Occupancy Support

Assistance with maintaining safe and stable housing—including help with paperwork, tenancy responsibilities, and linking with housing providers or advocacy services.

  • Navigation and Referral Support

Access help to connect with healthcare services, Centrelink, community support programs, and mental health specialists to meet your wider needs.

  • Strengthening Community Connection

Support to build confidence in engaging with others, attending groups, and reducing isolation through social inclusion activities and local supports.

Who is Eligible

The Recovery Assistance Program supports people who:

  • Are aged 16-64
  • Are living with a diagnosed mental illness or are experiencing ongoing mental health concerns
  • Reside in the Greater Darwin or Katherine Big Rivers Region
  • Would benefit from psychosocial support to build capacity, confidence and wellbeing
  • Do not currently received NDIS-funded support
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Locations

Main office - Darwin

Level 1, Building 4

631 Stuart Highway, Berrimah, NT, 0828

Office - Katherine

Unit 3/12 Third Street, Katherine, NT, 0850

"Staff are always kind and supportive. Even when you need to just message them, they are always there for you."

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Referrals

Referrals are accepted from all sources, including self-referral.

Please call TeamHEALTH on 1300 780 081 if you need any assistance completing this form.

Completed referral forms can be emailed to AdultSupportsReferrals@teamhealth.asn.au.

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COMPLETING THIS FORM

Please call TeamHEALTH on 1300 780 081 if you need any assistance completing this form.

TeamHEALTH will contact the participant or Public Guardian within two working days of receiving this form.

Do you need emergency help?

NT Mental Health Line

Ph: 1800 682 288

Lifeline

Ph: 13 11 14
www.lifeline.org.au

Emergency Services

Ph: 000

Kids Helpline

Ph: 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelpline.com.au

Suicide Call Back Service

Ph: 1300 659 467

Headspace

Ph: 1800 650 890
www.headspace.org.au

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TeamHEALTH acknowledges the Larrakia people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work. We recognise and value their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities, and pay our deepest respects to Larrakia Elders, both past and present. As an organisation, we are committed to improving the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, providing support that is culturally safe, inclusive and welcoming.

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At TeamHEALTH, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity represented in our community. We welcome all people regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, ability, sexuality, faith, religion, and all other identities represented in our community.

We are a not for profit organisation that has delivered wide ranging support for people dealing with mental health concerns or mental illness for over 30 years.

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