Department of Human Services

 
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/
 
EPPIC is mandated by the Mental Health and Drug Operations Branch of the Department of Human Services (DHS), Mental Health and Drugs Division, to provide a specialist mental health service to young people residing in the north western metropolitan region of Melbourne.
 
The Mental Health and Drugs Division is responsible for mental health and drugs policy, planning, strategy and programs that deliver prevention, early intervention, treatment and support to Victorians experiencing mental health or substance misuse issues, and their carers or other family members.
 
The work of the division includes a range of statutory responsibilities including regulation and monitoring, the development of policy and quality standards, workforce development, and the delivery and monitoring of specialist mental health and alcohol and other drug services. Programs are delivered in partnership with health service providers, non-government organisations, and other public sector agencies.
 
The Mental Health and Drugs Operations Branch is one of two branches of the Mental Health and Drugs Division. The Branch includes teams responsible for quality and workforce development and service system improvement, as well as the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist and the Senior Nurse Advisor, Mental Health. The branch is also responsible for overseeing the operation and development of specialist mental health services and drug treatment services delivered in partnership with health services, non-government organisations or other public sector agencies.