Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Family Service
Catholic Care
Provides specialist counselling for individuals and families who are supporting family members dealing with substance addition.
Ph: 8468 1305
Crossroads Youth and Family Services Network
The Salvation Army
Communities for Respect is a project designed to promote respectful relationships and gender equity in targeted culturally and linguistically diverse communities in the City of Whittlesea. Workshops are designed for the young people from these specific communities.
The program does not take referrals as such , however if you are from or working with the culturally and linguistically diverse young people and are interested in finding out more about Respectful Relationships education programs.
Program workshops/sports/dance program goes over 12 weeks, and are designed for young people (12-27 years old) who aren’t attending school.
Email: carmen.faelis@aus.salvationarmy.org
Family Dispute Resolution (FDR)
Catholic Care
Separated people who are having difficulty coming to agreement on parenting and financial agreements after separation can access our FDR service. Where appropriate, our FDR practitioners can work cooperatively with our Parenting Orders Program, and this team approach can be very valuable for some clients.
Ph: 8468 1305
Family Dispute Resolution (FDR)
Relationships Australia Victoria
Mediation to help couples and families who are in conflict to communicate with each other and reach agreements about issues relating to their separation, such as child care, parenting arrangements and plans.
Ph: Greensborough Relationship Australia Family Centre on 9404 7800
Family and Relationship Counselling
Catholic Care
Our counsellors are trained to work with a wide variety of issues such as loss and grief, trauma, relationships, depression and anxiety. They see a diversity of people including individuals, couples, adolescents, children and families.
Ph: 8468 1305
Family Mental Health Support Service (FMHSS)
Drummond Street
This program aims to prevent mental illness in children and young people (0-18 years) by providing a range of services such as family assessment, parenting support, counselling, case-work, parenting education, and service coordination.
We also run family focused seminars and groups that respond to local need and demand.
Ph: 9663 6733
Family Services
Wellways
Our Family Services program offers families, friends and carers of people with mental illness a range of supports to assist them in their caring role. These supports include psychoeducation, individual 1:1 support and mentoring, peer support and access to respite. Assistance to navigate and access the NDIS is also available.
Available to people aged from 16 to 64 who are in a caring role for a person living with psychosocial disability. The service is available to people who live in the cities of Yarra, Darebin, Banyule, Nillumbik and Whittlesea.
Ph: 0414 530 288
Email: vkomodromou@wellways.org
FOCCUS – Pre-marriage counselling for couples
Catholic Care
Couples over three sessions reflect on their strengths, and weaknesses and what it takes to have a strong, healthy and lasting marriage.
Ph: 8468 1305
Focus on the Kids Information Sessions
Relationships Australia Victoria
Sessions provide information on the family law system, the impact of separation on children and adults, practical ways to reduce conflict around children and tips and strategies for a workable relationship after separation.
Ph: 9404 7800
Parenting Orders Program (POP)
Catholic Care
This program helps families experiencing separation or family breakdown to reduce conflict and increase cooperation and communication. It seeks to build on families’ strengths so they can better manage parenting and contact arrangements in the best interests of the children. It is child focused and child inclusive. It is suitable for families who are experiencing conflict regarding parenting arrangements and who have Parenting Orders from the Family Court or Federal Circuit Court.
Ph: 8468 1305
Parenting After Separation Groups
Relationship Australia Victoria
Help parents to explore their experiences and changes within their family, and strengthen relationships with their children after separation.
Ph: 9404 7800
Smart Moves – Post Separation Parenting Course
Catholic Care
This six week course is offered as part of the Parenting Orders Program and helps parents understand the needs of their children, improve communication, problem solving and conflict management skills.
Ph: 8468 1305
The Integrated Family Services
The Brotherhood of St Laurence Multicultural Communities Team (MCT)
Operates as part of the Northeast Metropolitan Child & Family Services Alliance. The program provides case management support to vulnerable families by promoting safety, stability and development of children and young people. The service, as appropriate, also provides culturally-sensitive intervention with the families to assist in their transition to Australian culture and society.
Ph: 9422 5650
Email: mct@bsl.org.au
The Refugee Child Outreach Program
The Brotherhood of St Laurence Multicultural Communities Team (MCT)
RCO is a unique refugee settlement service that assists families link into services such as early-years children’s services. The program operates in Hume, Yarra and Western metropolitan Melbourne.
Ph: 9422 5650
Email: mct@bsl.org.au
