Youth outreach

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!)

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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

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

What we do

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Hear from other young people who've accessed YHOP

This is not a crisis service.