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Child, youth and family services

Never has their been a greater need for parents and guardians to pay close attention to the mental health and wellbeing of our children, young people and the family unit. COVID lockdowns and restrictions have impacted families in many ways. Intervening now can change a lifetime.

 For children, young people and their families, Bridges can provide mental health and social interventions.

About Bridges approach:

Our team will try to help you and your family build strong mental health and resilience. Bridges ‘No Wrong Door’ policy means we’ll help you find the right solution. Bridges is culturally sensitive and has Indigenous cultural support workers available.  

 

The Bridges services to support child, youth and family clients include:
  • Family Mental Health Support Services - North and South Burnett. For children and young people aged between 0 to 18 showing early warning signs of mental health issues.
  • Youth Support Services - North Burnett. For children and young people aged between 8 to 21.
  • Bail Support Services – Bundaberg. For children and young people aged between 10 to 17 that are on bail.
  • Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services - North Burnett, Wide Bay and Fraser Coast. For children and young people aged from 12 years old.
  • Breakthrough for Families Queensland. Information services for families Information and support for family members impacted by someone’s problematic alcohol and drug issues.

 

How to refer:

We receive self-referrals, or referrals from other agencies where consent is granted. For children and young people aged 14 and under, we require parent or guardian consent.

To start your journey, contact us about Bridges child, youth, and family services.

  • Telephone: 1300 707 655
  • Facebook, LinkedIn

 

Clients who receive these services from Bridges do not pay any fees.

 

NAPCAN Resources:

Clients who engage in this service may find the following NAPCAN resources helpful. Click below for free PDF download.

  • Listening To Children (PDF)
  • Being A Dad (PDF)

 

Other third-party resources:

For individuals and families who are seeking support for their mental wellbeing. 

    • myCompass 
      An online self-help Cognitive Behavioural Therapy services for people suffering from anxiety, stress and/or depression
    • The Brave Program
      A free prevention intervention and treatment service for young people aged 8-12, teenagers aged 12-17 and parents of young people. 
    • Raising Healthy Minds App
      This online parenting resource equips parents with free, reliable and independent information to support family unit mental wellbeing and resilience in a 21st Century way.

 

Funding acknowledgements:

These Bridges services receive funding from: Department of Health, Department of Social Services; YSS; Queensland Government - Youth Justice Portfolio; Community Services Funding Branch and the Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast PHN.

Published: 25th June, 2021

Updated: 2nd May, 2022

Author: Brooke Moricz

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