BlueHub – Specialised mental health service

Welcome to the BlueHub specialised mental health service

Developed in partnership with The Police Association Victoria (TPAV) and funded by the Department of Health.

About the service

BlueHub is a pilot service initiated by TPAV, and in association with Phoenix Australia – Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health, to provide specialised psychological assessment and treatment for Victoria Police and Victorian-based Australian Federal Police (AFP) members impacted by trauma-related mental health concerns.

 

Further information and resources about the service can be found on BlueHub’s primary website www.bluehub.org.au.

How the service works

For all enquiries or referrals, please visit www.bluehub.org.au to submit an online web form. A TPAV Wellbeing team member will first speak with you about any initial questions, before referring you to a BlueHub intake clinician.

 

The BlueHub intake clinician will conduct a brief phone interview to determine your suitability for the service. Eligible police members will be referred for psychological assessment and treatment with one of our specialist BlueHub mental health clinicians who have experience working with police and are trained in the latest evidence-based treatments for trauma related mental health disorders.

 

Click on the image thumbnail to download the police members journey map.

 

Referrals to the service

Police members and healthcare professionals can submit enquires about access to the BlueHub specialised mental health referral, assessment, and treatment service through the BlueHub web page. A GP referral is not required.

Police members can also be referred by Victoria Police, TPAV, AFP, AFP Association, or other persons or agencies. We ask that the member themselves are aware of the referral.

 

Please note that BlueHub is not a crisis service. If emergency support is required due to personal safety concerns, contact 000 or present to your local hospital emergency department. If requiring immediate emotional support, please call Lifeline 13 11 14, Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636, or TPAV Wellbeing Line on (03) 9468 2600, or the AFP Organisational Health Triage Line on (02) 5127 0001.

SUBMIT ONLINE WEB ENQUIRY HERE

Resources for police members

  • Victoria Police Bluespace Wellbeing website provides information and resources about mental health and available services for support
  • The equipt app provides a range of tools to strengthen your wellbeing and links to supports (available on Apple’s App Store and Android’s Google Play)
  • Victoria Police Wellbeing Services 1300 090 995 (24/7 access to the Police Psychology Unit)
  • TPAV Wellbeing 03 9468 2600 (24/7 service)
  • TPAV Member Assistance Program Lifeworks – 1300 361 008
  • AFP Organisational Health Triage – 02 5127 0001
  • Police Veterans Victoria

Training and resources for registered BlueHub practitioners

BlueHub practitioners can access the BlueHub Portal, which includes the online training program, community of practice, resources, and information on Halaxy and WeGuide.

An invitation with login details is required to gain access to the BlueHub training portal.

ACCESS THE BLUEHUB PORTAL

Developed by

Our partners

Delivery partners

  • Austin Health
  • Epworth HealthCare
  • St John of God Pinelodge Clinic
  • The Melbourne Clinic
  • The Geelong Clinic
  • Centre for Clinical Psychology
  • Private practitioners