Notice to clients and families
Temporary Relocation of Services – Upper Yarra Family Centre
Eastern Health has been advised by Yarra Ranges Council that necessary roof repairs are required at the Upper Yarra Family Centre (UYFC). To allow these works to take place, our services will need to temporarily relocate.
Eastern Health Community Health offers free short term counselling for children, young people and adults.
Our counsellors are experienced and qualified professionals and can assist you with many issues, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Trauma, grief and loss
- Reclaiming life following family violence
- Stress
- Low self-worth and confidence
- Assertiveness and personal boundaries
- Relationship and family issues
- Challenging behaviours in children
- Life changes
A counsellor will work with you in a manner that is sensitive and confidential. Children under 12 years are able to be seen as part of a family group.
If you require a specialised service, we will support you in making a referral to that service.
Counsellors can support you to:
- Make difficult decisions or cope with life changes
- Understand your actions and behaviours and the factors that may influence them
- Develop your skills and strengths in dealing with stressful situations
- Improve your sense of wellbeing
Where necessary, provide information or referral to other services
Family Violence Support
Eastern Health Community Health offers counselling to support victim survivors of family violence who are no longer in a relationship with the perpetrator.
If you are experiencing current violence and need assistance to leave a relationship or access legal advice, please contact Safe Steps on 1800 015 188, 24 hours per day. If you feel unsafe call 000.
Confidentiality
Your personal information and confidentiality are protected under State and Federal laws. However, we have a duty of disclosure if we hold serious concerns about your safety or the safety of others.
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Address |
Yarra Valley Community Health377 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville, 3777 Upper Yarra Family Centre2444 Warburton Hwy, Yarra Junction 3797 |
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Contact |
Ph: 1300 130 381 (Option 4) |
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Hours |
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday – Friday Counselling is available at Eastern Health Yarra Junction. |
Frequently asked questions
This varies from person to person. You and your counsellor will decide together how regular your appointments will be.
Your counsellor will work with you and your child to identify and clarify issues and the impacts these are having on your child and family’s wellbeing.
You and your child can expect to be treated with respect and have your decisions supported.
At times counsellors will offer alternative views and ideas and generally help you and your child understand issues more clearly and assist with developing strategies and decision making.
Counselling is free for lower and middle income groups. A Mental Health Care Plan is not required
This varies from person to person.
You and your child’s counsellor will decide together how regular your child’s appointments will be.
Counselling provides confidential support.
This means that everything you discuss with the counsellor is private, between you and the counsellor.
The exception is when a counsellor has a duty of care to report something that threatens your wellbeing or the wellbeing of others.
This is a legal requirement and will be explained to you in the first counselling session.
Eastern Health Healesville
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Address |
377 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville, 3777 |
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Contact |
Ph: 1300 130 381 |
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Hours |
9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday |