COPMI - Children of Parents with a Mental Illness - Keeping families in mind

QLD, Bundaberg - Chillin'

Contact Names: Daniel Leary
Organisation: IMPACT Make Your Mark Mental Health Carers Support Service
Street Address: 106-108 Bargara Road East - (Map)
Suburb: Bundaberg
State: QLD
Postcode: 4670
Country: Australia
Telephone: (07) 4153 4233
Fax: (07) 4153 1181
Program Activity:

Chillin' runs a social support afternoon every Thursday for adolescents aged 11-17 years.

Chillin' features activities around mental health, healthy living, early intervention and prevention and social activities (eg football, swimming, beach, DVDs, games, art and music).

Transport is available (collected from school and then dropped off at home).

Evidence:

Early intervention/prevention centred on young carers living in a home where there is mental illness.

Provides support, mentoring, counselling, advocacy and education.

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