Kaleidoscope
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There are two new programs designed to cater for Parents/Carers and Siblings of Young People with Mental Health/Behavioural issue. The Kaleidoscope program is designed to support Carers through the difficult period when Young People are in the most vulnerable period in their life.
Carer Support Program offers
- A chance to meet other likeminded people in a similar situation and discuss strategies with some of the challenges faced.
- To help relieve some of the burden of feeling alone in your situation.
- Give you a chance to look after yourself in a supportive environment.
- A chance to think about the impact the situation is having on your own health and how to look after yourself.
- To get a better understanding of your young person's behaviour.
Sibling Support Program Offers
- Support for younger family members who can sometimes feel left out when parents are pre-occupied with the young person with mental health/behavioural issues. A chance to for some 'me time'.
- Join in fun activities.
- Be introduced to other young people in a similar situation to you.
For further information or to refer someone you think may be suitable to one of these programs in your local area (Shepparton, Cobram, Euroa, Numurkah, Nathalia) please call either Paul Sefton 03 5823 3231 or Jo Hudson 03 5823 3247 at Goulburn Valley Community Health Service.
A federal government initiative