Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (SESLHD Central Sector)

Service Description

Counselling to children 0-18 years of age, with parents who have a mental illness . Services include education, debriefing and referral to specialist services for more intensive work, counselling to parents and carers regarding managing children and family issues. Part of the Camp Kookaburra program, an annual camp for children aged 8-12 years who have a parent with a mental illness. Programs are offered during school holidays, and referrals for teenagers to peer support programs. Consulting and training is available to mental health staff.

Alternate Names: COPMI

Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5pm

Accessibility

Referral System

Self-referral or from adult or child health service, schools or child protection. Children must come from a family affected by mental illness, including living in foster care.

Service Fees

Free Services

Languages (other than English)

Interpreter Services available

Disability Access

Yes. Ground Level, Ramp, Lift, Wheelchair Access

Organisational Information

Area Served

Sutherland LGA

Parent Organisation

Emerging Minds

Postal Address

Locked Bag 21

Caringbah

NSW

2229

Other Information

Facilities Available

None

Volunteering Opportunities

No

Last Updated: 27 March 2024