The aim of this policy directive is to provide direction to NSW mental health services regarding the establishment and maintenance of the sexual safety of mental health consumers who use their service. It should be read in conjunction with the NSW Health Sexual Safety of Mental Health Consumers Guidelines GL2013_012. The guidelines, which support this policy directive, provide practical information, advice and strategies to help mental health services maintain the sexual safety of mental health consumers. The guidelines should be used to ensure the broad, overarching responsibilities of mental health services outlined within this policy are met.