Counselling Services (MLHD), Other Supports and Helplines

Child Protection Counselling Services

Specialist trauma focussed counselling services for children and young people and their families, where Family and Community Services has confirmed that the child or young person has been harmed physically, sexually, psychologically or via neglect.

Referrals are received from referring agencies.

To refer and make appointments t 0428 114 765 e MLHD-CPCSIntake@health.nsw.gov.au e MLHD-CPCSIntake@health.nsw.gov.au w https://www.mlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/our-services/prioritypopulations-program/child-protection-counselling-service-(cpcs)

For an information brochure scan the QR code or visit w https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/ noindex/2023-11/MLHD-Child-Protection-Counselling-Service.pdf

CHILD WELLBEING COORDINATOR (CWC)

This is a service to mandatory reporters working within MLHD to provide co-ordination and improve responses to vulnerable children, young people and their families.

To contact the MLHD Child Wellbeing Coordinator t 0428 114 765 e MLHD-CWC-CPE@health.nsw.gov.au e MLHD-CPCSIntake@health.nsw.gov.au w https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nswhealth/mlhd/our-services/child-protection-services

Counselling For Priority Populations

The service is there to provide help for specific needs:

• Counselling for people dealing with current or past experiences of domestic violence

• Counselling for those facing challenges with their feelings and thoughts linked to ongoing health conditions

• Support for people connected to the NSW Health SafeStart Program Self-referral is possible t 1800 654 324.

In an emergency call t 000

Child protection helpline t 132 111 w https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nsw-health/mlhd/our-services/violence-abuseneglect-services

For an information brochure scan the QR code or visit w https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-11/ Brochure-Counselling-for-Priority-Populations.pdf

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNSELLING (MLHD)

The service is staffed by experienced psychologists, social workers and counsellors. They can offer counselling, advocacy, referrals and support to people dealing with domestic violence, past and present. This support can include working with all age groups and genders.

In an emergency call t 000 w https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nsw-health/mlhd/our-services/violence-abuse-neglect-services

Self referral is possible. t 1800 654 324 or t 03 5882 2925.

For an information brochure, scan the QR code or visit w https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-11/ Brochure-Counselling-for-Domestic-Violence.pdf

Relationships Australia

Provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities aiming to support all people in Australia to achieve positive and respectful relationships.

t 1300 364 277 w www.relationships.org.au