What is crisis Care wa?
What is crisis Care wa?
Crisis Care provides: Western Australia’s after hours response to reported concerns for a child’s safety and wellbeing. telephone information and referrals for people experiencing crisis.
Who would you contact if you are concerned about the safety and wellbeing of children in Western Australia?
If you have concerns about a child’s wellbeing, please contact the Central Intake Team on 1800 273 889 or email [email protected]. To report a concern out of business hours please contact the Crisis Care Unit on (08) 9223 1111 or country free call on 1800 199 008.
What is crisis Care for?
Crisis Care means a dwelling or institution for the temporary care of not less than three (3) and not more than six (6) residents (excluding staff) in a crisis situation requiring immediate shelter or assistance for a short period of time.
What is Families SA?
Families SA was the new name given to Children, Youth and Family Services on 1 May 2006. It remained part of the Department for Families and Communities until 2011 when it came under the new Department for Education and Child Development.
What is an acute mental health crisis?
A mental health crisis is when you feel at breaking point, and you need urgent help. You might be: feeling extremely anxious and having panic attacks or flashbacks. feeling suicidal, or self-harming.
What to do if a child is in immediate danger?
- If the child is in immediate danger and is with you, remain with him/her and call the police.
- If the child is elsewhere, contact the police and explain the situation to them.
- If he/she needs emergency medical attention, call an ambulance and, while you are waiting for it to arrive, get help from your first aider.
What is considered a mental crisis?
A mental health crisis is any situation in which a person’s actions, feelings, and behaviors can lead to them hurting themselves or others, and/or put them at risk of being unable to care for themselves or function in the community in a healthy manner.
What constitutes a psychiatric emergency?
A psychiatric emergency is defined by the American Psychiatric Association as “an acute disturbance in thought, behavior, mood, or social relationship, which requires immediate intervention as defined by the patient, family, or social unit.”
Who can take immediate action to safeguard a child by removing the child?
If you think it is an emergency (the child is at immediate risk of serious harm) then refer the child immediately to the police (call 999/112/911) and social services for immediate action. Don’t put yourself in danger. Police may enter any premises and remove a child to a place of safety for 72 hours.