Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) is a specialised mental health service for children and young people (0 – 18 years) and their families. CYMHS offers assessment and therapeutic services for children and young people who are experiencing psychiatric disorders or behavioural, emotional, and developmental problems in all areas of their daily lives.
| Location |
Child and Youth Mental Health Services, Kirwan Health Campus, 138 Thuringowa Drive, Kirwan QLd 4817 |
| Postal Address | Po Box 1596, Thuringowa Central QLD 4817 |
| Phone | + 16 7 4799 9004 |
| Facsimile | + 61 7 4799 9001 |
Referrals can only be made by GP's and Senior Guidance Officers from the Department of Education. For children, and young people who are living at home, a parent or guardian must be involved in the referral process. For any young person at risk an identified adult carer/guardian will be required.
The Intake Officer is available between 10:00am and 4:00pm Monday to Friday. CYMHS is closed on weekends and public holidays. Any person who has concerns about a child or young person can contact the Intake Officer directly. The Intake Officer will discuss the problems and decide how or whether the team can assist. Once the necessary information is gathered an appointment time will be offered at the earliest possible time.
In the event of an emergency or if you need to access mental health services after hours please go to your nearest Hospital and present to the Emergency Department.
Community Assessment and Treatment Team 4799 9480
Parent Helpline 1300 301 300
Lifeline 24 hour service 131 114
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
Family Help line 1800 062 262
Crisis Care1800 177 135
Consultant Psychiatrist/Director
Team Leader
Psychiatric Registrar
Administration Officers
Intake Officer
Psychologists
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Speech Pathologist
Social Worker
Indigenous Mental Health Workers
Occupational Therapist
Senior Registrar
Adolescent Forensic Mental Health Service
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