Youth (Updated February 2015) Services specifically for young people

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1 Youth (Updated February 2015) Services specifically for young people Department of Family and Community Services NSW (FACs) 4-6 Cavill Ave Ashfield NSW Don Bosco House 325 Rd Dunlea Adolescent Program (Drug and Alcohol) Provides and monitors care and support for children and young people who can t live with their families. Help people separated from their families trace their records and meet the basic welfare needs of people affected by natural and other disasters. 24 hour crisis centre accommodating years youth, male or female, who are homeless. Specifically targeted to those using drugs or alcohol. Accommodates youth who do not normally meet refuge criteria. Free 8wk Day Program for adolescents in Merrylands for adolescents aged yrs. The program is flexible with a drug minimising philosophy providing group counselling, CBT, case management and recreational activities, on hand psychologist and family worker. Day programs run 4 days a week Mon-Thurs: 10.30am-3.00pm Many clients referred from Juvenile Justice. Will take referrals from anywhere in NSW. Ph: Helpline: Ph: Ph: Admissions: Ph: Newtown Neighbourhood Centre 1 Bedford St/PO Box 19, Newtown NSW 2042 ABN E admin@newtowncentre.org P F W newtowncentre.org

2 Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand 440 Rd The Adolescent and Family Counselling Service: a free and confidential family therapy service to adolescents (12-24 years) and their families living in the Inner West, St George and Canterbury areas. Alternative education day program for a term for school yrs 9-10, who are struggling in school. Mon Thurs Assisted Education Program for school yrs Tues-Thurs Non-Interest Loan Program & Step-Up loan Program for families in need of loans that cannot be provided by other banks. Financial counseling. Ph: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm After hours service by appointment reception@rosemountgs. org.au Kids Help Line 24 hour telephone counselling and referral service for kids and youth people aged 5-25 years. Will help with all sorts of problems, big or small. Ph: Kirketon Road Centre Above the Darlinghurst Fire Station, Entrance on Victoria St Darlinghurst At risk young people (people under 25 years with a street-based lifestyle in Kings Cross). Sexual health screening HIV and hep C testing, hep B testing and vaccination First aid and wound care Counselling and social welfare assistance Drug and alcohol assessment and referral Needle syringe program Condoms Ph: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri: 10am - 6pm Wed: 12pm - 6pm Weekends & Public Holidays: 10am-1.45pm (NSP and methadone dispensing only) Link 2 Home Referral service for homeless people or those at risk or homelessness. Crisis accommodation 24 hrs All ages Ph:

3 Youth Resource Centre Cnr Yabsley Ave & Northcote St Youth service for year olds. Youth workers for individual help. Recreational and arts based programme. Help getting medical appointments. Ph: Mon Thurs: 10am 6pm Fri: 9am 5pm OASIS Youth Support Network 365 Crown St Surry Hills Access to education, accommodation, training, counselling for youth and much more. Salvation Army Ph: Salvo Youth Line 24 hour telephone counselling and referral service. Ph: Shopfront Youth Legal Centre 356 Victoria Street Darlinghurst Legal advice for homeless and disadvantaged youth aged 25 and under within the metropolitan area. Ph: Mon Fri: 9.00am-5pm Stepping Stone House Case management, support, guidance, living skills education, educational / vocational support etc for year olds. Case management, support via weekly house meeting and recreational activities. Independent Living for year olds who are engaged in full-time education or employment. Ph: Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm info@steppingstonehouse.com.au Ted Noffs Foundation Program (Drug and Alcohol 206a Alison St Randwick PALM residential program of up to 3 months. Structured Day Program and individual case management with a young mothers program and monthly parent support programs.14+, up to 18 year olds. Admissions: Ph:

4 Twenty10 Lvl 1, 45 Chippen St Chippendale Services for homeless and/or disadvantaged LGBTQI youth (under 26). Drop in. Medium term supported housing, counselling, referral, case management, social activities, employment and training. Out West group meets fortnightly on Wednesdays in Parramatta Shout Out group meets on Saturdays 1-4pm Health clinic every Tuesday Legal clinic once a month Ph: Office Hours Mon Fri: 9 5pm info@twenty10.org.au Stretch-A-Family (SAF) 7/ Rd Provides young people with a safe and nurturing environment in which their individual needs are met. An acredited Adolescent Fostering and Community Placement Agency and residential provider for 12-18yo. Residential services include a house in Stanmore for 12-16yo and a house in Roselands which provides a living skills program for 12-18yo. A referral from Family and Community Services is required Ph: Under 18 s Legal Aid Hotline (criminal matters) Legal advice for Under 18s in criminal matters only. Ph: Mon-Fri: 9am-midnight with a 24-hour service from Friday 9am to Sunday midnight and also on public holidays. Young People s Refuge (Women ONLY) Crisis refuge for young homeless and at risk of homelessness women aged Ph:

5 Youth Drug and Alcohol Court (YDAC) Ground Floor Children's Court Building 2 George St Parramatta A program which aims to reduce reoffending by young people who have been charged with an offence and become entrenched in the legal system. Assists in helping them to overcome their drug and alcohol problems. YDAC Legal Aid Solicitor Ph: Fax: Youthblock (Headspace) Health Centre Lvl 2, 99 Church St Camperdown (moving location in March) Health Centre for young adults at risk, years. Provides counselling, medical care, health Education, outreach, and an aboriginal cultural program. Ph: Mon-Fri: 9am-5.30pm Doctors in: Tues: 1.30pm-4pm Nurses Drop in Clinic: Mon: 1.00pm-5.00pm Fri: 9.00am-2.00pm Outreach Program: Appointments to be Youth Resource Centre (Ph: ) Youth Off The Streets Works with young people who are disadvantaged, homeless, drug dependent and/or recovering abuse. Ph: Ph: The Wayside Chapel Youth Service Information on topics including alcohol and other drugs, and mental health. Advocacy including court support. Chill out space and transportation for young people to reconnect with families and support networks. Activities and Outings. Wayside Youth's free breakfast program runs from 9am-11am Ph: Mon/Tue/Thurs/Fri/Sat: 9.00am-5.00pm Wednesday: 9.00am-6.30pm Wesley Dalmar Child & Family Care 64 The Boulevard Lewisham Provides crisis residential care for young people aged years old (Gateway College) Ph: