ARAFMI offers  FREE professional counselling and support to young people aged 8-18 years who
have a friend or family member with a mental illness.
The service  aims to provide young people with education on mental illness and its
impact.
In addition, Arafmi aims to assist the child to develop healthy coping strategies, self- esteem and confidence. The service is available to those who live in the Perth metro area. Counselling can be provided on an outreach  basis at schools or at an Arafmi office (Perth, Whitfords, Mirrabooka, Fremantle and Midland). 

The Youth  Services Counselling program provides the following to clients:         
Education on mental illness ·        
Advocacy, liaison and referral        
Counselling and support        
Safety plans e.g. what to do in an emergency or if someone is unwell        
Provision of information        
Educational programs during school holidays  e.g.‘SMILES’ workshop        
Referral to the Arafmi holiday programs for respite 

To be suitable for the program clients must meet the following criteria:         
Aged 8-18 years of age        
Reside in the Perth metro area        
Have a family member or friend with a mental illness        
Ability to meet with a counsellor in an
Arafmi office or school within the catchment area        
Parent and client consent to engagement in the Youth Services program/s.
 
Contact one of Arafmi's family/carer support workers on 9427 7100


 

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