Getting help from DVPC
DVPC Children and Young People’s ServiceSupporting children and young people aged 4 to 18 years who have experienced or been impacted by domestic and family violence. |
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| Phone | (07) 5532 9000 |
| click here to send an email | |
| About | Services for children and young people |
| Referrals | For services wishing to make a referral, please complete our Referral Form. |
Local services
Act for Kids – Family and Child Connect (FaCC)Family and Child Connect offers information, advice and referral pathway options for families with children aged 0–18 years of age. Catchment area is Ormeau to Coolangatta. |
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| Phone | 07 5508 3800 or 1300 228 000 |
| Address | 1–3 Casua Drive, Varsity Lakes |
| Website | www.actforkids.com.au |
Child And Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS)Provides specialised community mental health service to children and adolescents. |
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| Phone | 07 5635 6392 |
| Address | Robina Health Precinct, Level 3, 2 Campus Drive, ROBINA |
Homeless Health Outreach Team (HHOT)Provides assessment, care co-ordination and clinical intervention for homeless persons experiencing mental illness. |
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| Phone | 1300 MH CALL (1300 642 255) |
Lives Lived Well – LighthouseFree mental health treatment support for young people aged 12–18 years. |
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| Phone | 07 5509 5900 |
| Address | L1 H2O Broadway, 1/2 Nind Street, SOUTHPORT |
| lighthouse@liveslivedwell.org.au | |
| Website | liveslivedwell.org.au/our-services/qld/mental-health/lighthouse/ |
Fabic Behaviour Specialists (Functional Assessment & Behaviour Interventions Centre)Supporting children, young people and adults with challenging behaviours. Infant-Parent Counselling and Consultancy Service - Helen Baker. |
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| Phone | 07 5530 5099 or 07 5534 9082 |
| Mobile | 0412 615 798 or 0402 226 106 |
| info@fabic.com.au | |
| Website | fabic.com.au |
State wide services
Department of Child Safety, Youth & Women REGIONAL INTAKE SERVICE (SOUTH-EAST)The Regional Intake Service (RIS) is the contact point when you have concerns for a child and suspect that a child is being harmed or is at risk of future harm. When you ring RIS your details will be confidential and your identity (if provided) will be protected by law. |
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| Phone | 1300 679 849 |
| Hours | Mon to Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm |
| Website | http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/childsafety |
Department of Child Safety, Youth & Women AFTER HOURS SERVICEOutside business hours contact point when you are concerned a child has been harmed or is at risk of harm. |
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| Phone | 1800 177 135 (Free call – Queensland only) |
| Website | https://www.cyjma.qld.gov.au/contact-us/department-contacts#child-and-family-services |
National
Kids HelplineKids Helpline is Australia's only free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. |
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| Phone | 1800 55 1800 |
| Email a counsellor | |
| Webchat | Webchat with a counsellor |
HeadspaceHeadspace is the national youth mental health foundation. They can help young people who are doing through a tough time. |
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| Phone | 1800 650 890 |
| Website | headspace.org.au |