The role of the CHIPS program is to assist children aged 0 to12 years who are showing early signs of or are at risk of, developing mental illness.
We provide assessment and support to expand on strategies that can assist the wellbeing of children and families.
Support includes:
- Intensive, long term, early intervention support for children and their families.
- Short-term assistance for families, which includes an assessment of needs, provision of information, or referrals.
- Community outreach, information for parents and schools, mental health education, and community development activities.
- Group work, art therapy, parenting support and programs, mindfulness strategies, drumming groups, and holiday programs.
- Supportive one-to-one counselling with children.
- Practical assistance and home-based support.
Access
This is a free service for children aged 0 to 12 years requiring support with social, emotional or behavioural challenges.
A parent/guardian must consent to the service intervention and one significant adult must participate.
Children or families do not require a diagnosis to be eligible for support.
Our catchment area is Beechworth, Bright, Chiltern, Corryong, Mt Beauty, Myrtleford, Tallangatta, Wodonga and Yackandandah.
To access the service submit the CHIPS referral form by fax to 02 6024 5792 or email info@gatewayhealth.org.au.
Note: Self-referrals are welcome.
All referrals will be managed by the CHIPS coordinator.
For any enquiries regarding eligibility prior to referral please contact Gateway Health Wodonga on 02 6022 8888 and ask for the CHIPS coordinator.