Child and Youth Forensic Mental Health Outreach Service - Lady Cilento Children's Hospital
Also known as Child and Youth Health Service
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Child and Youth, Mental Health
CYFOS is a specialist forensic service developed to assist young people with mental health issues who are currently involved with, or at significant risk of involvement in, the criminal justice system.
Referrals are only accepted from Queensland Health Child and Youth Mental Health Services, Evolve Therapeutic Services or Department of Communities Youth Justice Services (with the exception of the Court Liaison Service in which anyone can refer to). Referrals and other requests should be directed to the CYFOS Intake Officer during business hours and/or the local outreach or Court Liaison Service clinician.
Services provided include:
Specialised forensic assessments
Consultation-liaison in relation to assessing and managing forensic mental health issues;
Collaborative facilitation of offence-specific treatment to CYMHS and Evolve consumers who are engaging in significant sexualised and/or violent behaviours.
Mental health assessments of young people on community-based orders;
Short-term mental health interventions
Facilitating referrals to local CYMHS or other relevant agencies and supports;
Court Liaison Service*: provides mental health assessments of young people presenting to the Children's Court. Children's Courts receiving a Court Liaison Service include: Brisbane, Redcliffe, Caboolture, Southport, Ipswich and Richlands Children's Court.
Contact Details
169 Water Street, , Spring Hill, QLD 4000
PO Box 1507, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
Monday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Call for further information. Hours of operation maybe subject to change.
Eligibility
Referral required.
Appointment required.
No waiting list.
Call to discuss prior to making appointment
Agencies working with young people who have mental health and juvenile justice issues
Charges and Fees
Private
No Charges
Accessibility and Special Requirements
- Accessible building
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible telephone
Female and male staff available
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander liaison service available
Interpreter Service available
Intervention Planning assistance, specialised assessments and training, facilitating collaborative interagency intervention planning