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Centre-based support and counselling
Counselling is a term that most workers are familiar with but counselling can occur on the phone, online or on the run! This article explains what is offered to young people in more traditional appointment based counselling in a centre.
WHAT IS CENTRE BASED COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT?
Centre-based counselling and support includes sessional services conducted in an office, clinic or location of a specific program. Generally, young people are required to make their own way to appointments.
WHAT INTERVENTIONS ARE DELIVERED THROUGH CENTRE-BASED SUPPORT?
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AOD counselling
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Counselling
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Pharmacotherapy
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Specialist mental health care for a range of mental health problems
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Family therapy
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Grief and loss counselling
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Sexual assault counselling
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Medical care
WHICH YOUNG PEOPLE ARE BEST SUITED FOR CENTRE-BASED SUPPORT?
Centre-based support and counselling is best suited to:
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Young people with low-level vulnerability
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Young people with skills, resources and motivation to attend scheduled appointments.
Contact YoDAA (1800 458 685) if you wish to find a service near you.