Other Services
Based on the skills set of the Managers and related staff of the facility, the QCTI also undertakes additional services in an effort to the qualification of person in society, to provide mental health awareness and enhance the mental health of persons in society. The following services are designed specifically for this purpose.
General Counselling For Academic Advisement
This is done for person who accessed academic advisement and may be in need of additional counselling. This is usually initiated internally but external referral is done depending on the needs of the students.
Assessment And Certification Services
We are aware that there are many individuals who are already trained in a number of areas but are not certified to meet national and internal standards. As such this service will facilitate assessment in Allied Health Levels 1 – 111. The provides short enhancement training that will help participants through the assessment process.
Loss, Grief And Trauma Management/Counselling
This service is aligned with the skill set of the Director and other specialist staff both internally and externally. We have realized that there are a number of individuals who are faced with various losses and have been or are experiencing traumatic events and do not know how to access services or deal with these issues. This service through QCTI will initiate the management of these issues by doing assessments and interactions online. Where necessary, referrals will be made to other external qualified individuals to ensure that individual receive the highest level of services. The initial assessment is free of cost, ongoing interactions, counselling and external counselling will be at a cost as is dependent on the need/s of the individual. No fees will be charged unless the individual in comfortable that they are getting value for money and the services is legitimate.
Mental Health Education And Promotion
The staff aligned with QCTI as with and participates in several mental health awareness sessions. These range from conferences, seminars, health fairs and external training to meet specific needs. The staff have also been engaged as speakers for various forum. Students are also involved in mental health awareness session as part of their practicum sessions. Whereas some sessions are free of cost, some speaker arrangements are at a cost that will be determined after discussion and assessment of the needs of the customers.