Child and Youth Forensic Mental Health Service - Kirwan
Also known as CYFMHS
Open Until 4:30PM
Child and Youth, Mental Health
This service is designed to better meet the mental health needs of young people who are involved with the Juvenile Justice System. The catchment area is from Mackay north to the Cape and west to Mt Isa. The Team is based in Townsville but also has mental health workers on site in the Cairns and Mackay districts.
As the Team has a Zonal responsibility members are available to travel to rural and remote areas to provide a flexible mode of service delivery.
We offer a range of services to the broader community with regard to young people who are involved with the Juvenile Justice System or who are 'at risk' of such involvement.
These services are available to agencies, organisations, families and young people and include:
Level 1 advice information and training on forensic mental health issues.
Level 2 joint assessment, review of management plans and brief interventions.
Level 3 Co-case management of patients who are engaged with district mental health services.
We also have primary responsibility for the provision of mental health and alcohol and other drugs services to the residents of Cleveland Youth Detention Centre. This is done via onsite staff.
Contact Details
Kirwan Health Campus, 138 Thuringowa Drive, , Kirwan, QLD 4817
PO Box 1596, Thuringowa Central, QLD 4817
Monday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Call for further information. Hours of operation maybe subject to change.
Eligibility
No referral required.
Appointment required.
No waiting list.
General Practitioner & Health Professional
0 to 18 year old offenders with mental illness
Charges and Fees
Government
Cash, Eftpos, Afterpay, Humm, Direct Deposit, Cheque, VA Accepted, Zip, Hicaps, Mastercard & Visa
Bulk billing. No charges for Medicare Card holders
Accessibility and Special Requirements
- Accessible building
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible telephone
Female and male staff available
Consumers have access to Indigenous Mental Health professionals
Translator Interpreting Service (TIS)
Co case management of young offenders, outreach to Cleveland Youth Detention Centre and Juvenile Justice