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Counselling Services and social supports
TAIHS employs both a Women’s Business and Men’s Business Counsellor.
Counselling services operate Monday to Friday from 8am-4:30pm please speak with your doctor, nurse or any TAIHS team member that you feel comfortable with to request to see a counsellor.
Counselling services may be accessed face-to-face or via telephone support.
Counselling services include:
- GP referrals to a psychologist or mental health clinician/counsellor/social worker
- Social and Emotional Wellbeing Coordinator available for walk-in Ad Hoc counselling
- Confidential assessment, counselling and intervention
- Alcohol and Other Drugs - Queensland Illicit Drug Diversion Initiative (QIDDI)
- Referrals to internal and external support services within TAIHS
- Referrals to link-up for family /Stolen Generation tracing
- The role of a support worker is to build, support and strengthen the existing social, family and community network of a participant.
The Women of Wisdom gather together for yarn, laughter, to have a cuppa.
Our Women's Group aims at promoting healing and empowerment through art and yarning therapy.
This group also yarns together about how to improve self-esteem, understanding the cycle of violence, dealing with stress and family support.
The group promotes togetherness and education and healing support from women in our community and link participants up with internal and external services if requested.
When: Fortnightly on Wednesdays 10:00am – 12:30pm
Where: 57-59 Gorden Street Garbutt, Qld 4814
Transport is available.
Contact: Contact the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Team on 4759 4000 and ask for Vicki or Tracy if you would like more information about how to join in and/or to arrange transport.
The Men's Group - Buddas in Arms
Our Men's Group aims at promoting healing and empowerment through art and yarning therapy.
This group has a yarn about men's business and can link participants up with services.
The group promotes togetherness and education and healing support from men in our community and link participants up with internal and external services if requested.
When: Fortnightly on Wednesdays at 10:00am – 12:30pm
Where: 57-59 Gorden Street Garbutt, Qld 4814
Transport is available.
Contact: Contact the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Team on 4759 4000 and ask for Joseph if you would like more information about how to join in and/or to arrange transport.
TAIHS Youth Mental Health Service supports young people, from 0-25, who are going through a tough time.
We provide counselling services which are culturally appropriate and are tailored to engage the young person. We can assist young people in three key areas:
- Mental Health
- Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Work, Social and Emotional Health
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We primarily provide services to young people who:
- Has accessed mainstream mental health services and have disengaged or episode of care has been closed.
- Client has declined to attempt to engage in other mental health services
- If young person has comorbidities that do not include hearing loss or speech difficulties and is supported by community services for physical and environmental concerns, that might be better suited to a larger multi-disciplinary team
- Young person is requesting counselling and/or therapy to improve their functioning in day-to-day tasks and relationships.
- Has accessed mainstream mental health services and have disengaged or episode of care has been closed.
If you would like to refer yourself or a young person please complete the referral form and send to our enquiries email.
If you'd prefer to speak to someone over the phone please call 07 4759 4000 and ask to speak with the youth team at SEWB. Email enquiries can be sent to "TAIHS Youth Mental Health" at youthmentalhealth@taihs.net.au
For existing clients, to make an make an appointment, please schedule online