Division of Mental Health

Division of Mental Health

The Division of Mental Health provides a range of programs for children and young people, both at the WCH, in northern metropolitan community locations and in South Australian country centres .

The Division is committed to working with General Practioners as primary health care providers and has a strong commitment to participation by consumers and their families. The Headroom Project , funded by Health Promotion SA aims to promote the mental health of young people through activities developed by and for young people. The Division also provides a range of child protection programs including the Family Partnerships Team .

The Indigenous Services Working Group is helping the Division develop better access to services for indigenous people. In addition the Aboriginal Youth Mental Health Partnership Project focuses upon young Aboriginal people who are involved or are at risk of becoming involved in the juvenile justice system.

The Division supports the Sibling Project .

Resources

"Mental Health of Young People in Australian"

Director - Pauline McEntee

Pauline McEntee, A/Chief Division of Mental Health Mailing Address
Division of Mental Health,
Women's and Children's Hospital,
72 King William Road, North Adelaide
South Australia 5006

Phone
+618 8161 7198

Fax
+618 8161 7371

Email
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