About
The Family Mental Health Support Service (FMHSS) funded by the Dept. of Social Services (DSS) is an early intervention and prevention support service for children aged 0-18 years (and their families) who are at risk of, or experiencing, issues relating to mental health. Participants can access any FMHSS via self-referral, through other community support agencies, or at the suggestion of family or friends. Formal diagnosis are not required to access the service.
Who we assist
Eligible participants are children and young people who are showing early signs of, or are at risk of developing, mental illness. A formal diagnosis of mental illness is not required to access the service.
Eligibility criteria
Eligible participants are children and young people who are showing early signs of, or are at risk of developing, mental illness. A formal diagnosis of mental illness is not required to access the service.
Referral process
Referral through self referral, community, schools or service referral