Counselling and Mediation...
| Agency
Name |
SECASA – South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault |
| Location |
Dandenong, Cranbourne, Berwick, Frankston, East Bentleigh, St Kilda |
| Phone |
(03) 9928 8741 |
| Fax |
(03) 9928 8749 |
| Contact
Person |
Carolyn Worth |
| Email |
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| Times
and Dates |
24 hrs crisis service and 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. |
| Programs
or Services Provided |
• 24hr crisis services for adults, children
and non-offending family members. • Family violence after hours service • Confidential short tem counselling and support for those who have been sexually assaulted recently or in the past • Confidential medium term counselling • Phone consultation facility for hearing impaired clients • Urgent medical care and follow up when required • Community and professional education • Groups for survivors • Information and referral • Legal advocacy • Court reports • Psychological assessments for Crimes Compensation Tribunal Purposes • Joint Legal Service • After hours domestic violence service – South East • Southern Sexual Abuse Counselling and Prevention Program • Child Protection Unit |
| Eligibility |
Males and Females who have been sexually assaulted and their carers or non offending family members |
| Why would a young person use this service? | When in crisis from a recent or past sexual assault, also for ongoing counselling, support and information. |
| Agency
Name |
Adolescent Mediation Program, Family Mediation Centre | |
| Location |
1st Floor, Webb Street, Narre Warren | |
| Phone |
(03) 9705 6277 | |
| Fax |
(03) 9705 0938 | |
| Contact
Person |
Sarah Anderson | |
| Email |
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| Website |
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| Times
and Dates |
9am – 5pm Monday to Thursday. | |
| Programs
or Services Provided |
Voluntary, step-by-step process for parents and teenagers to talk to each other about issues that are affecting them and causing conflict (such as friends/going out/school/rules/money/drugs & alcohol/ family separation/ step family issues, etc…). The first step involves each person talking privately with a mediator, the mediator help families to communicate openly and understand each others point of view, and encourage people to work towards the best solutions for them. | |
| Public
Transport |
A short walk from Narre Warren train Station, or Fountain Gate Shopping Centre. | |
| Cost | No fees for young people, fees are based on family income level and are negotiable | |
| Eligibility |
For families | |
| Why would a young person use this service? | Mediation helps because it assists young people and their parents or carers to talk and to listen to each other. The sessions are private and confidential, and people have time to have their say. Mediators do not take sides or tell people what to do, and each person decides whether or not they want to take part |
| Agency
Name |
Impact – Youth and family counselling |
| Location |
39a Clow St, Dandenong (Visy Cares Centre) |
| Phone |
(03) 9791 3677 |
| Fax |
(03) 9791 6326 |
| Contact Person | Renaty |
| Times
and Dates |
Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm (Evening and weekend counselling available). |
| Programs
or Services Provided |
• Counselling – personal, family, school, stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, self esteem |
| Public
Transport |
Short walk from Dandenong Station . |
| Cost |
Private insurance rebates available |
| Eligibility |
For any young person. |
| Agency
Name |
Wesley Youth Services |
| Location |
63 Robinson St Dandenong |
| Phone |
(03) 9794 7522 |
| Fax |
(03) 9794 7587 |
| Email |
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| Times
and Dates |
9:30am – 5:30pm Monday to Friday. |
| Programs
or Services Provided |
• Accommodation services • Family therapy • Community placement • Leaving care program • Staying together program for families |
| Public
Transport |
A short walk from Dandenong Station |
| Eligibility |
Young people aged 12 – 18 who are referred by the Department of Human Services (DHS) |
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