Up to one in five children live in families with a parent who has a mental health problem which can put them at a greater risk of developing mental health issues themselves.
COPMI provides support for children and young people in these situations. It is a child-focused, family centred and strengths-based program that aims to improve mental health outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
Through the COPMI program, we help children and young people develop a Family Action Plan. We support them in setting personal goals, building upon their existing strengths and motivations, and devising new strategies to manage challenges and reduce their vulnerabilities. This work will be done in partnership with a parent, guardian or significant supportive adult in a safe and secure environment.
Building strategies for resilience
COPMI improves mental health in children/young people by:
- Increasing their sense of connection, safety and support
- Building protective factors to reduce the risk of mental health challenges
- Increasing their sense of belief in themselves and their capacity
- Increasing their families’ understanding of mental health and the impact of mental health challenges
- Enhancing their parents’ abilities to understand and respond to the overall well-being of their children
Who can apply for COPMI?
COPMI is available to residents located the Perth metropolitan and Mandurah regions who are aged between 5 and 18 who have one or more parents with a mental health issue that is being case managed. Participation in COPMI is voluntary, and both the child and their parent or guardian must be willing to work in partnership with Wanslea.
How to access support
1. Contact us
If you have any questions about COPMI, please contact Wanslea’s Duty Social Worker on 08 9245 2441 or email [email protected].
2. Complete a referral
Once you are ready to apply, please complete a referral form. Parents, agencies or schools can refer a child or young person, or they can self-refer.
3. We’ll be in touch
Once we’ve received and reviewed your referral, we’ll be in touch to provide more information about the program and to arrange a meeting.
Request a callback
Express your interest by using filling out our enquiry form. We will respond within 3 business days.
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Contact Us
For enquiries or questions about the Early Childhood Approach (ECA) program, please contact us on 1300 969 645 or email [email protected].
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Albany WA 6330
Unit 9, 213 Wright St,
Cloverdale WA 6105
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Bibra Lake WA 6163
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Mandurah WA 6210
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Bunbury WA 6230
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Cloverdale WA 6105
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Currambine WA 6028
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Innaloo WA, 6018
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Kelmscott WA 6111
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