Butterfly Programme v3 - Variety Hong Kong

蝴蝶計劃

No Health Without Mental Health

計劃宗旨

We are committed to helping children and adolescents access the mental health care they need, addressing the gap of low-income families waiting for critical help under the public health system.

Over 12,000 children waited for over 2 years to receive public psychiatric service in 2020

SEN students increased 30% from 2016-17 to 2020-21
Learning problems escalated due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic: SLD, ADHD and ASD
Children and young people with SEN:
are more likely to experience increased levels of anxiety.
are at greater risk for depression.
may experience higher levels of loneliness.
may have a lower self-esteem.
are at greater risk of substance abuse.
may be at greater risk of anti-social behaviour.

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

It’s hard to recognize mental health struggles in SEN children. Effective early childhood intervention is crucial to help them express their emotion and develop coping strategies.
Neglected parent-child interaction, school-readiness and child-focused activities will worsen children’s mental health issues.

「我7歲的兒子確診患有專注力不足/過度活躍症。奈何公立醫院精神科排期超過兩年，私家治療的費用又太昂貴，令我束手無策。我們不知道能向誰求助，也不知道該怎麼辦。維樂天蝴蝶計劃實在解決了我們的燃眉之急。」
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We have made a difference over 8 years:

Service users with obvious improvement in their mental health problems within 3 months.

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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 2,500 children in need (as of Dec 2023)

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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