Infant and Preschool Program
Alfred CYMHS Infant and Preschool Team provides direct clinical support along with consultation to caregivers and other services for infants and young children who are yet to start primary school and who have difficulties in emotional, social, and developmental areas, or who are at risk of having difficulties in these areas.
Clinical service overview
This includes direct support for individuals, families and groups, as well as consultation to professionals from other agencies, who provide services to children in this age group, including maternal child and health services as well as kindergarten programs. The program also provides professional education, training and research.
Refer your patient
GP, specialist or self-referral
We accept referrals from GPs, specialists, health professionals, family, carers, case managers and patients.
- Referral phone (03) 8552 0555
- Referral fax (03) 8552 0444
Special referral instructions
Call the intake worker to discuss a potential referral prior to faxing the referral form. This is to ensure that there is not a delay in treatment if the client is not suitable for the service.
If the intake worker accepts the verbal referral, complete the CYMHS referral form and fax to the service.
Clinic times
| Day | Campus | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Child and Youth Mental Health Service | 8.30am - 5.00pm |
| Tuesday | Child and Youth Mental Health Service | 8.30am - 5.00pm |
| Wednesday | Child and Youth Mental Health Service | 8.30am - 5.00pm |
| Thursday | Child and Youth Mental Health Service | 8.30am - 5.00pm |
| Friday | Child and Youth Mental Health Service | 8.30am - 5.00pm |
Clinic consultants
- Dr Paul Denborough: Psychiatry
Resources
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Child and Youth Directory
Child and youth services covering the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston, Port Phillip and Stonnington
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Children and Parents with Mental Illness
Resources and information to children, parents, family and friends and health professionals on how to respond to the needs of parents with mental illness
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headspace
Assisting young people and families to find the right help for problems affecting wellbeing
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Beyond Blue
A guide to mental health problems and support available
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Mental Health Australia
The peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector
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Mental Health First Aid
First aid information and courses for mental health problems
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Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia Inc
Information and support about psychosis or other mental illness for yourself or someone you care about
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Sane Australia
A national charity helping all Australians affected by mental illness
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Tandem
The peak body for families and carers of people in Victoria experiencing mental ill health
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Young Carers
For young carers who help care in families where someone has an illness, a disability, a mental health issue or who has an alcohol or other drug problem
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Reach Out
A website for getting young people through tough times