If you can't get to us, we can come to you

YHOP is an assertive outreach service that engages and connects at-risk young people aged 12 to 25 years to individualised housing, mental health, education, training, employment and crisis supports across Hume and Merri-bek.

We work with young people for up to 6-months to overcome barriers and provide tailored support based on the outcomes, goals and aspirations of each young person.

What we do

• Work with young people aged 12 - 25 years for up to 26-weeks
• Actively listen to help you identify your goals and create an individualised mentoring and support plan
• Work closely with General Practitioners, Mental Health Services, Housing Support, Centrelink, Education and Employment Services (and heaps more) to connect you to everything you might need
• Link you up with the right supporting people or organisations to ensure long-term support
• Treat you fairly, respectfully and with cultural sensitivity at all times
• Keep you informed and involved in whatever we do for and with you in whatever way works best (phone, video calls, email or even texting!)

Offering links to

• Youth Workers
• Mental Health and Well-being Supports
• Housing Supports
• Family Violence Supports
• LGBTIQ+ safe Supports
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Supports
• Culturally And Linguistically Diverse Supports
• Alcohol and Other Drug Supports
• Legal assistance
• Referrals to employment pathway programs
• Re-engaging with school
• Social engagements

Hear from other young people who've accessed YHOP

        

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For more information on YHOP or to contact the team directly, please contact:

Youth Projects HQ (and ask for YHOP)

(03) 9304 9100 or contact us via email.

This is not a crisis service. 

If you, or someone you know, is in crisis you please contact any of these respective services.
LifeLine 13 11 14 (24 hours) Online Chat (7pm - Midnight) Visit LifeLine	Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 (24 hours) Online Counselling (24 hours) Visit Suicide Call Back Service	eHeadspace Online Chat (7am - 1am) Visit eHeadspace	Youth Affairs Council Victoria 03 9267 3700 (then Press 1) (9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri) Visit YacVic