YSAS GIPPSLAND
YSAS Inner Gippsland can be found in the centre of Morwell, close to many shops, support services and even the art gallery. It is also only a few minutes’ walks away from the train station, which makes it very easy to get to.
The office is small, friendly and bright, and as you come in the door you will be welcomed by staff who are here to help.
Because we adopt an outreach model of service delivery, we are able to work with young people across La Trobe Valley, Baw Baw, Bass Coast, South Gippsland and Wellington.
Reach out to YSAS Gippsland by giving us a call at 03 5133 3411
The following YSAS programs can be accessed at this location:
+ OUTREACH
Outreach programs run out of Gippsland, Bendigo, Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston/Mornington Peninsula, Sunshine, and Preston.
If you are between 12 – 21 years and have problems with your drug and/or alcohol use this program can help.
Outreach support is flexible in lots of different ways. Including, importantly, making sure the kind of help you get is matched to what you need.
YSAS drug and alcohol workers can come to you. They will meet you in your own space and in your own community; the places where you feel safe.
Forensic Youth Outreach is also an option at many of our locations, which means that YSAS can work with you if you are involved with the justice system as well as having drug and/or alcohol issues.
The type of support you can get from Outreach includes:
- Assessing your needs and making a support plan with you
- Referrals and linkages
- Practical support (getting Centrelink sorted, organising a doctor appointment)
- Family support
- Information and education
- General counselling
Things to think about
Sometimes you will still need to organise an appointment to meet up with your outreach worker. The appointment may be in the office or somewhere in the community that you feel comfortable.
Who is this best for?
This program is a good option if you:
- Have a lot of other things going on in your life as well as use of drugs and alcohol
- Need practical support to get stuff sorted while working on your drug and alcohol use
- Find it hard to make it to an office to catch up with a worker
+ YOUTH SUPPORT SERVICE (YSS)
Youth Support Service (YSS) runs out of Gippsland, Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston/Mornington Peninsula, Sunshine/Western Metro region, Preston and Collingwood.
If you are between 10 – 17 years, have recently been in contact with police and could be at risk of entering the youth justice system this program can help.
YSS is voluntary, which means that it is up to you whether you are part of the program. It is separate from the legal process and is here to support you and your family to reach your goals.
YSS can help you and your family to deal with problems before they get too serious.
Referrals are made by Victoria Police who have got consent from you and your parent/s.
Things to think about
If you have been referred to YSS by police you will get a phone call from a worker to make sure that you want our help and to find out what has been going on for you. A time to talk on the phone again or an in-person appointment will also be organised.
When you meet your worker they will ask questions about different parts of your life so they can support you in the best way possible and make goals that are right for you.
YSS often works with you and your family (where possible) because we understand that for good and not so good, they have a big effect on you (and you have a big effect on them!)
Who is this best for?
This program is a good option if you:
- Have recently been in contact with police
- Have been doing risky things lately (running away from home, getting into fights)
- Have Court coming up and need some advice
- Want to make changes so you don’t keep getting in trouble with police.