Townsville, a holistic and intensive program of support
About this facility
This three-month residential program supports up to eight young people aged 16–25 in four two-bedroom units, allowing each young person to be situated in their own bedroom for comfort, privacy and safety.
Our service is flexible and responsive to young people's unique needs.
The program encourages young people to participate in:
Youth meetings
Weekly meetings and off-site recreational activities
Holidays
Holiday programs
Events
Community events and activities
Sessions
Individual and group sessions with their case workers
Our service responses support harm reduction, with the aim of preventing or reducing harm to young people, their families and the wider community.
Case management support
Outreach case managers support young people with problems arising from substance use who are aged 12–25, located in:
- Townsville
- Ingham
- Charters Towers
- Ayr
Case managers can meet with young people wherever they feel most comfortable, including at home or in a local community space.
Support includes developing life and living skills, exploring education and employment pathways, advocacy and referrals to other services, and more.
Therapeutic group work
The service creates a safe environment for young people to voice their concerns, ask questions, and gain the skills and awareness they need to make healthier choices.
Group work programs allow young people to enhance or develop their:
- Relapse prevention skills
- Positive coping skills
- Self-esteem
- Relationship skills
- Communication skills
- Emotional regulation
Life and Living Skills program
The program encourages independence with our youth workers assist young people to build their skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning their home, healthy eating, exercise and living well.
We work alongside young people to create a tailored support plan that will help them develop the essential skills they need for a better quality of life.
Programs and activities
Young people in the residential program are supported by youth workers 24 hours a day and have access to the following programs and activities:
- Art room
- Common area with pool table, TV, games and more
- Healing gardens
- Life and living skills meals program
- Permaculture program
- Pool table
- Recreation Hall with basketball, tennis and gym
- Swimming pool
- Yarning Circles
Reach out if you or someone you know needs support:
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