Short Term Trauma Counselling Service

Provides short term counselling support to people that are or have experienced trauma or have a trauma related condition for up to 6 months.

Mental Health Clinicians and counsellors will work with people to reduce levels of distress due to traumatic experiences. Referrals to other services can also be provided to improve mental health outcomes. A mental health assessment will be conducted on intake and a care plan developed.

This is not a crisis service – for people in crisis, the best contacts are the Access Mental Health Helpline or Emergency Services.

This service is available to all ages and no referral is required.

This program is an Australian Government initiative funded through the Primary Health Network Tasmania.

Who this service is for

People that have experienced or are experiencing a trauma or a trauma related condition

Available to all ages.

Cost

This is a free service.

Opening Hours

Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm

Accessibility Support

Accessibility and services provided, including disability access

How this service is delivered

  • Face-to-face

    Visit our offices to access this service

  • Call or visit us online

    Contact us via phone for further information on (03) 6452 1266

  • We'll come to you (outreach)

    Contact us to discuss outreach needs

Updated: 05/04/2024

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