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Crime Victims Counselling Service
Crime Victims Counselling Service
Being a victim of crime can affect your mental health and wellbeing. The Crime Victims Counselling Service provides counselling and support for people affected by crime. We make sure victims have the resources and support they need to move on with their lives.
Who we help
We can help people who are the victim of a crime or who witness a crime. We can also help relatives and close friends of a victim.
How we help
Our counselling service is tailored to the needs of each client. Clients are entitled to up to eight clinical counselling sessions. Counselling can be face-to-face, by telephone or in a group setting.
We can assist with:
• Information and advice about the legal process and your rights
• Applications for compensation.
• Referrals to other support services
• Community education and training
What is the referral process?
People can refer themselves to this program. Service providers (including GPs and agencies) can also make referrals.
Call 1800 899 855 (free call) to make a referral.
Email: CrimeVictims@catholiccarent.org.au
Is there a cost?
This is a free service.
Funded by
Northern Territory Government
*Remote and outreach services are available upon request
Locations Offered
Alice Springs
Darwin
Katherine
Ltyentye Apurte (Santa Teresa)
Palmerston
Tennant Creek
Wadeye (Port Keats)
Wurrumiyanga
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Aboriginal communities
We work in partnership with communities to deliver culturally appropriate programs and services
Counselling and separation services
We are here to listen to you and help you through life when times get tough
Mental health
We can help you address mental health concerns, build resilience and strengthen relationships
Dual Diagnosis Practitioner
Dual Diagnosis Practitioner
Our Dual Diagnosis Practitioner supports people with complex mental health and substance misuse concerns.
Who we help
We help people who experience barriers to accessing mental health services because of substance misuse. This includes people with personality and mood disorders and cognitive impairments.
How we help
Counselling: We tailor counselling sessions to the needs of our clients. We use a range of techniques, which can include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, harm reduction and relapse prevention, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and narrative therapy.
Family counselling: We help clients and their families to make sure they have the support they need to address mental health and substance misuse concerns.
What is the referral process?
Individuals and service providers can make referrals to this program.
Is there a cost?
This is a free service.
Funded by
NTPHN
Locations Offered
Darwin
Palmerston
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Financial wellbeing
We can help you improve your financial situation, manage your money and build resilience
Youth
Youth programs provide support for at-risk young people and promote social and emotional wellbeing
Family Mental Health Support Service
Family Mental Health Support Service
The Family Mental Health Support Service supports families with children and young people who show signs of mental illness. Our goal is to improve mental health and wellbeing for individuals, families and communities.
Who we help
This program helps children and young people up to the age of 18 who are showing early signs of, or are at risk of, developing a mental illness. We also help their families and carers.
How we help
We help children, young people and their families by providing support, assistance and group work. We provide community outreach, mental health promotion and education. Communities that understand mental health needs can improve mental health outcomes.
Is there a cost?
This is a free service.
Funded by
Australian Government Department of Social Services
Locations Offered
Darwin
Jabiru
Malak
Wadeye (Port Keats)
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Children and parenting
Get practical parenting advice, family support and build healthy relationships with your children
Counselling and separation services
We are here to listen to you and help you through life when times get tough
Domestic and family violence
Our DFV programs range from prevention through to victim and perpetrator support, with the aim of keeping people safe and improving wellbeing
Taking Action to Tackle Suicide
Taking Action to Tackle Suicide
Who we help
Anyone who is concerned about, or experiencing suicidal ideation.
How we help
In the Tiwi Islands we help build the community’s capacity to support vulnerable members and in Tennant Creek we are able to provide direct assistance to people seeking help.
What is the referral process?
Contact the Wurrumiyanga or Tennant Creek Office
Is there a cost?
This is a free service
Funded by
NT PHN
Locations Offered
Tennant Creek
Tiwi Islands
Wurrumiyanga
Youth Enhanced Service
Youth Enhanced Service
Who we help
We help young people with severe mental health illness, aged 12 – 25 years.
How we help
We provide clinical, evidence-based counselling to support young people with complex mental health needs who live in the NT. We also assist families and carers to increase their knowledge and understanding of the challenges their young people are managing.
What is the referral process?
Individuals and service providers can make referrals to this program. Contact our Palmerston or Tennant Creek Office.
Is there a cost?
This is a free service.
Funded by
NT PHN
Locations Offered
Palmerston
Tennant Creek
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Aboriginal communities
We work in partnership with communities to deliver culturally appropriate programs and services
Mental health
We can help you address mental health concerns, build resilience and strengthen relationships