YSAS COLLINGWOOD

 
 
 

YSAS / headspace Collingwood can be found right across the road from Victoria Park oval and train station. In fact, you might get a chance to check out the oval by going for a walk with your worker or as part of a group program!

There are a number of other agencies that share this space with YSAS and headspace.

This means that you can get support and guidance for a range of different needs including; drug and alcohol, mental health, general health, education, and employment. 

Reach out to YSAS/headspace Collingwood by giving us a call at  03 9417 0150

The following YSAS programs can be accessed at this location:

 

+ HEADSPACE

YSAS is the lead agency for three headspace services; Collingwood, Frankston, and the newly established satellite service in Rosebud.

Both Frankston and Collingwood programs are located in the same building as a number of other programs and services, you will be helped to link into the one that is right for you.

If you are between 12 – 25 years and need support with your mental health, physical health (including sexual health), or work and study this service can help.

Headspace offers tailored and holistic mental health care. The focus is on early intervention, and helping you to ‘get back on track’. Headspace has a great website that offers information about different issues that can affect young people, as well as being a place to access online support.

The type of support you can get from headspace includes:

  • Strengthening your ability to manage your mental health.
  • Access to counsellors, psychologists and/or psychiatrists.
  • Treatment and management plans for mental health concerns.
  • Access to onsite, youth-friendly G.P services.
  • Early psychosis intervention support.
  • Developing life skills including, managing workloads, dealing with stress, preparing job applications and career planning.
  • Online support via eheadspace.

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

Usually you will need to organise an appointment to meet with your counsellor, worker, or G.P. The appointment will be in the office.

WHO IS THIS BEST FOR?

This service is a good option if you:

  • Feel like you need some help with your mental health.
  • Want to connect with other young people through group programs and activities.
  • Want to see a youth friendly doctor about your health.
  • Are able to make it to an office to catch up with a worker.

Collingwood Knights

The Collingwood Knights program runs out of Victoria Park, Collingwood and is part of the Reclink Football League.

The football club is a safe and positive place for people who have experienced social and emotional challenges to participate in a sports and recreation program. There are coaches, youth workers and support crew available at every session.

If you are 15 years or older and interested in playing football (all genders and abilities welcome), this is the right program.

+ YOUTH SUPPORT SERVICE (YSS)

Youth Support Service (YSS) runs out of Gippsland, Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston/Mornington Peninsula, Sunshine, 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.
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