Description
Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) provides online material to support children who have a parent experiencing mental illness. COPMI provides information and advice on support services. Online information is available for parents, children and friends, relatives and workers associated with the family. COPMI also works to reduce the stigma attached to parental mental illness.
Services provided
- Online resources for parents and children
- Online resources for healthcare professionals and organisations
- e-learning courses for healthcare professionals
- Interactive map displaying prevention services and helplines
Eligibility
Available to anyone in Victoria concerned about a parent with a mental illness.
Costs
COPMI is a free service.
Tip
- If your parent experiences mental illness, it is normal for you to have all kinds of different feelings.
Important
- In an emergency, call triple zero (000)
- Lifeline 131 114 (Australia-wide)
- NURSE-ON-CALL 1300 60 60 24 (Victoria only)
- SuicideLine 1300 651 251 (Victoria only).