Counselling Intervention Service

Counselling Intervention Service

The Counselling Intervention Service (CIS) in Mount Isa can provide you and your family with a range of culturally appropriate therapeutic interventions.

Services include:

• Individual counselling for children, adults and carers
• Relationship or family enhancement
• Family therapy
• Household management
• Advocacy
• Information and referral

Issues that may be addressed include:

• Adjusting to alternative care placement
• Parenting techniques
• Behavioural difficulties
• Domestic violence
• Child abuse and neglect
• Anger management
• Disengagement from mainstream schooling
• Personal empowerment and support

Referral Process

The CIS program works with families where the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs are currently involved. Referral to the program by the young person’s Child Safety Officer is needed.

Fees

This program is funded by Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women and there is no fee for accessing this service.

For more information please phone 1300 672 273.

Download the brochure below for details.