Anglicare Southern Queensland - Youth in Charge

Service name

Anglicare Southern Queensland

Email

MHFW@anglicaresq.org.au

Phone

3028 4600 or 1300 114 397

Address

PO BOX 8121, Woolloongabba (outreaching from Inala and Ipswich)

Website

https://anglicaresq.org.au/your-well-being/youth-in-charge/

Service program

Youth in Charge to help young people affected by drug and/or alcohol use. Service can assist with : Cope with cravings, reminders and high-risk situations that lead to substance use. •Gain control of difficult thoughts, feelings and beliefs that make you want to use substances. •Take charge of stress, depression, anxiety and other symptoms that make it difficult to control your need for substances. •Manage a lapse and prevent relapse. •Improve relationships with family and friends. •Develop communication and assertiveness skills. •Create social and community supports and reduce isolation. •Find substance-free fun, relaxing and creative things to do with your time. •Improve your health and wellbeing. •Build on your strengths and abilities and your confidence for the future.

Geographic coverage area

West Moreton Hospital and Health region- Ipswich, Lockyer and Somerset up to Toogoolawah

Model of service delivery

Outreach- can come to schools, within the local community

Eligibility criteria (including age)

12 - 25 years

Referral pathways

Self, agency,school, parent/care giver

Cost

free

Funded through contract

QLD Health- funded since 2017

Intake capacity and limitations

no limits, no current waitlist

Hours of operation

8.00am - 5.00pm

Duration service can be provided

up to 18 sessions