To refer a young person contact the community clinic in your catchment area and discuss in as much detail as possible the reasons for referral with the intake person.  Our intake process offers:

• information about the most appropriate service for your needs
• consultation and advice about potential referrals
• initial appointment with a mental health clinician
• crisis assessment arrangements.

What information will the intake person ask for?

ADAWS is a short-term residential withdrawal service for young people aged 13-18 years who are experiencing complex problems in the areas of their physical and emotional health, social welfare and personal safety, as a result of dependence on or misuse of alcohol and/or other drugs.

The Mater Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) Consultation-Liaison Team is part of the broader Mater CYMHS and provides specialist mental health services to all areas of the Mater Children’s Hospital.

Welcome to 'Kids in Mind'- Referrers section. 
This community section aims to inform you about the referral process, who and how to refer young people and their families.  We explain what we do, where to find us and a bit about our staff.

Join us also in the 'What's New' section.  This is a community area for referrers, staff, researchers and parents to get together to learn more about us, what we're doing and latest news, events and developments.   

CYMHS provides a range of services which involves assessment and treatment.  This generally occurs in consultation with the child, adolescent, family and referring agent if possible. Outlined are some issues that Mater CYMHS may be able to assist with:

• Emotional

Mater CYMHS uses the Mater Project Management Framework in developing new endeavours, clarifying service areas of interest, or providing a greater focus on an area of need within the service. 

MATER PARENT AIDE

AN ACTIVITY OF MATER CHILD AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE (Mater CYMHS)

Mater Parent Aide is a home visiting service utilising trained volunteers (Parent Aides) who primarily seek to improve infant-parent relationships.  The program is coordinated by experienced health professionals and has an early intervention and prevention focus.