PATS (Paying Attention To Self) - Eastern and Outer Eastern Region

Youth Services - Shire of Yarra Ranges

Contact

Sharon Patton

Email: s.patton@yarraranges.vic.gov.au

Telephone: 03 9294 6716

Mobile: 0417 538 845

Web: www.yrys.com

Fax: 03 9294 6715

Address

216-218 Maroondah Highway, Lilydale

VIC 3140

Program Description

Paying Attention to Self is a program for young people 12-18 years who have a parent with a mental illness.

The program includes:

- An 8 week group run in school terms

- Social activities throughout the year

- A Young People's Reference Group that incorporates a mental health promotion education partnership with Uniting Care Community Options -Commonwealth Carer Respite Services.

Evaluation Information

Was evaluated statewide in 2006. Results are available on the Centre for Adolescent Health website - http://www.rch.org.au/cah/index.cfm?doc_id=10392

Evidence

See the PATS website http://www.rch.org.au/pats/

Any other information

Youth Services in the Shire of Yarra Ranges can provide (in addition to the Paying Attention To Self program) opportunities for participants to access counselling through the service.

If a young person is living outside of the Shire of Yarra Ranges, they can still access PATS and there will be liaison with relevant services to ensure counselling can be provided in the young person's area.

Content updated Apr 22, 2010

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