Who we are
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) Assertive Mobile Youth Outreach Service (AMYOS) provides flexible and assertive mental health care to young people aged 13 to 18 years of age who are experiencing severe and/or complex mental health challenges and require an intensive approach.
What we do
We work with young people, their families and other agencies or professionals (with consent) to assist young people to recover from the most serious mental health challenges. Care is provided in settings the young person can attend and feel comfortable, such as their home, school or elsewhere in the community.
Mental health care may include:
- mental health assessments
- individual therapy
- family therapy
- Medication
We may suggest other CYMHS programs or non-government agencies that could also assist.
Who can access this service
- Young people aged between 13 and 18 years of age who are:
- currently under the care of a Queensland Health CYMHS team
- feeling highly distressed and/or engaging in risky behaviours
- at risk of deterioration in emotional and social wellbeing
- experiencing severe and complex mental health difficulties
- struggling to attend CYMHS community clinics.
How to access this service
Referrals are made internally through the current treating CYMHS team. For more information on how to engage with our services, visit our Referrals and Accessing Care page.
Our location
Southport Health Precinct
Level 5
16-30 High Street
Southport QLD 4215
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