AICAFMHA:
promoting mental health for young Australians
Australian Infant, Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Association Ltd
ABN 87 093 479 022
Discussion List Topic:
Support program for children of parents with a mental illness
I am keen to set up a support program for children that have a parent with a mental illness and would love to hear from anyone who has been involved in such a program. Denise |
| Submitted: Wed 6th Feb 2002 |
Denise Are you aware that AICAFMHA has information on line about programmes in Australia, along with a copy of the Report that we wrote on this topic. They can be all accessed at: http://www.aicafmha.net.au/4members/SIGs/COPMI/index.htmRegards |
| Submitted: Wed 6th Feb 2002 |
Denise, We are currently running a Support Group for Adult Children (over 18years ofage) of consumers/parents who have a mental illness. In South Australia there are other support groups for 9-12 years old and 13-18 years old, some are listed on the AICAFMHA website but I can give you further information of specific groups in South Australia Nerrelle Goad Co-convenor COMIC (Children of Mentally Ill Consumers/Parents) |
| Submitted: Thurs 7th Feb 2002 |
Denise We are coordinating a network focusing on these issues in North Brisbane and there is a futher Qld - wide network recently established. The Project officer coordinating these, Michelle Hegarty (Michelle Hegarty@health.qld.gov.au), would be worth corresponding with as she has been active in this area for some time. A number of us are planning to go to the conference in Melbourne - it seems a good chance to network in this area. Scott Harden |
| Submitted: Thurs 7th Feb 2002 |
Dear Denise I would be interested in a support program. |
| Submitted: Thurs 7th Feb 2002 |
Hi Denise, We at the Mater Children's Hospital Child and Youth Mental Health Service (in Brisbane) have been running a group for young people who have parents (and relatives) with a mental illness since 1997. This is called 'Kidz Club' and we have designed a kit, as a resource for other professionals interested in running similar groups. The contact person is Jane O'Sullivan (07) 3840-8650. Regards, Sue O'Rourke Team Leader Inpatient Services Mater Child and Youth Mental Health Service |
| Submitted: Sat 9th Feb 2002 |
Hi Denise I am the project manager for Gaining Ground a project which has established a number of programs aimed at meeting the needs of children of parents affected by mental health problems. Gaining Ground has established an Adolescent program, an interagency committee, the Gaining Ground in Parenting program, the Getaway CAmp and a number of other initiatives. My details are below please feel free to contact me at any time. Or indeed anyone interested in this particular group. Mr. Leigh Cowley |
| Submitted: Sat 9th Feb 2002 |
Denise I have a colleague in Manly who is currently running support groups for both
children and parents with a mental illness. Her name is Jeanne Pollock e.mail
JPollock.COMHLTH.NSAHS (I think) Good luck Annemarie Lambe |
| Submitted: Mon 11th Feb 2002 |
Hi Denise, I work in Melbourne for the Mental Health Program, Eastern Health, as the
Project Worker for the Parents' Project. The Project started in 1997 originally for twelve
months. It now provides primary and secondary consultation and a range of programs for
parents who have a mental illness and their families, particularly children. The peer
support programs for children are called CHAMPS and are aimed at children aged 7 - 12.
They include holiday programs, camps, and regular after school groups. I would be happy to
discuss how these are run etc. and send any information. By the way, do you know about the
'Holding It All Together' Conference here in Melbourne April 21 - 24 th 2002.... on this
very topic. I can send you info if you don't. Good luck. |
| Submitted: Tues 12th Feb 2002 |
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