Butterfly Programme v3 – edit by Leo

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No Health Without Mental Health

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The Variety Butterfly Programme supports underprivileged children with mental health challenges with: (i) Timely mental health assessment, medical treatment and/or non-medical therapy, and (ii) Support caregivers to foster their children’s development while receiving treatment

Underprivileged Children / Youth with Mental Health Challenges

About 25% of minors had experienced at least one mental health issue in the past year and among these, roughly half are neurodivergent
”Neurodivergent” individuals tend to process information, learn and behave differently from what is considered “typical”
The more common diagnosis include attention deficit & hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and autism (ASD)
Conditions of neurodivergent children are often magnified by academic difficulties, social exclusion and parental stress
These children are susceptible to mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and stress

Early intervention and nurturing environment are essential for children’s long-term health, development and growth

Average 19 months queue for public psychiatric service (longest up to 3 years)
The underprivileged families have NO ALTERNATIVES while queuing for public health support as they are financially infeasible to have private medical treatment
Caregivers have no/little knowledge or resources to seek help

As a result, DELAYED TREATMENT can lead to…

Severity of child’s condition heightened
Child’s academic and psychological development suffered
Caregivers’ emotional stress adversely affects child’s condition
Caregiver/child relationship worsens

My seven year-old son was diagnosed to have ADHD but we would have to wait more than two years to see a public psychiatrist.

Our family couldn't afford private treatment so I felt quite helpless. We did not know where to find help or what we should do.

The Variety Butterfly programme has been a great help to our family.
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We have made a difference over 9 years:

Underprivileged children & youth have been served since 2016

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Satisfied with programme, with stress levels of affected families lowered, making a significant impact on their lives.

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Key stakeholders have been reached via collaboration conducting more than 100 community education talks targeting students, teachers and social workers.

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We served more than 3,300 children and youth in need (as of September 2025)

We provide early & free assessment and treatment:

We recruited a network of private practice psychiatrists to provide early assessment, consultation and treatment to underprivileged children and young adults up to the age of 21 with mental health challenges, during the period while they are waiting for public health services.

Cumulative cases since inception:

Psychological Treatment:

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Apply for the Butterfly Programme:

1st layout:

Start

Begin your application

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Step 1

範本

For further information please refer to the Sample form.

Download

Step 2

Consent Form

Please download the consent form for signatures within 2 months before the application date.

Download

Step 3

Apply Online

Apply for the programme by filling in our online form.

Apply

Step 4

Attend Caregiver session

Successful applicants of Variety Butterfly Programme are required to attend at least one session of Caregiver Programmes (will be held from time to time).

End

End of application

Congratulations on your application.

2nd layout:

Step 1

For further information please refer to the Sample form.

Step 2

Please download the consent form for signatures within 2 months before the application date.

Step 3

Apply for the programme by filling in our online form.

Step 4

Successful applicants of Variety Butterfly Program are required to attend at least one session of Caregiver Programs (will be held from time to time).

Important! When a referrer submits the application for the Variety Butterfly Program, the soft copy of the new appointment slip at the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinic under the Hospital Authority must be submitted (except for children aged 6 or below).

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):

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