About
The Adolescent Counselling service provides individual counselling and family conferencing if needed, for young people aged 12-18 and their families. The goal of the service is to effect either reconciliation (or an acceptable and appropriate alternative) between young people and families before any problems would escalate the level of risk of harm to the young person. AC aims to build resilience, self-esteem, and confidence in relationships while addressing bullying and other issues impacting the young person.
Who we assist
Young people 12-18 years and their families with low to medium risk where presenting problems if left unattended would likely to escalate to risk of harm to the young person
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the service clients must be 12-18 years and or a family member of a young person 12-18 years where presenting issues if left unattended may lead to child protection, out of home care or homelessness
Referral process
Referrals are accepted through all avenues self, family, other agencies including NGO and Government or schools, by contacting the service via phone, email or in person