Counselling - Duty System

Telephone

Melton: 8746 1100

Fax

Melton: 9743 8640

Contact

Joan Eddy, Counselling Team Manager

Address

Melton Community Health Centre

(PO Box 3)

Cnr Yuille/High Street

Melton VIC 3337

Service Description

The Duty System is the first point of contact for people enquiring about counselling services or issues. Four mornings per week, callers by telephone or in person, can receive:

  • Advice on services

  • Referral options

  • Appointments for assessment

  • Information about Djerriwarrh Health Services

  • Crisis Counselling support

Duty calls to our Bacchus Marsh Community Health site are referred back through the Melton Community Health Centre, although appointments can be booked for counselling in Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre.

Eligibility

All residents of Melton and Moorabool Shires, including those that work or attend school in Melton or Moorabool.

Access hours

9.00am – 1200noon Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays.

Referral process

Self referral or from General Practitioner or other health professionals.

Cost to client

Nil