Family Mental Health Support Service

Service Description

An early intervention support service for families with children 8-18 years of age, who are affected by, or at risk of developing a mental illness. Works with the whole family to improve the child's wellbeing. Support workers provide home based support, counselling, advocacy, online and peer support. Eligibility is based on families and children under the attention of child protection services and not currently receiving intervention, and young people leaving out of home care.

Alternate Names: FMHSS Happy Healthy Minds