Services Youth outreach Youth outreach If you can't get to us, we can come to you Our Youth in Hume Outreach Program (YHOP) is a mobile youth service targeted at disengaged and at risk young people aged between 12 and 25 in the city of Hume. We support young people to overcome barriers through supported referrals to longer term supports and bridge the gap into education, training and employment opportunities. Links to: Youth workers Mental health, well being and housing services Alcohol and other drug support Legal assistance Referrals to vocational pathway programs Re-engaging with school Social engagement LGBTIQ+ safe services Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services Family and Domestic violence services Our commitment: Work with individuals for up to 13-weeks, listening and helping to develop individualized goals. Individualized support based on the outcomes of a young person's mentoring and support plan. Treat individuals fairly, respectfully and with cultural sensitivity at all times. A caseload limit for safe practice with individuals prioritized on a needs basis. Link individuals with the right supporting people or organisations to ensure long-term support. To work closely with Centrelink, General Practitioners, Mental Health Services, Housing Support, Education and Employment Services, among others, for holistic and wrap around support. To keep individuals informed throughout the entire process. Engage and communicate with individuals in a way that works best for you - including phone, email, or even texting. Youth in Hume Outreach Program is proudly supported by Hume City Council. This is not a crisis service. If you, or someone you know, is in crisis you will need to contact any of these respective services. LifeLine13 11 14 (24 hours)Online Chat (7pm - Midnight)lifeline.org.au Suicide Call Back Service1300 659 467 (24 hours)Online Counselling (24 hours)suicidecallbackservice.org.au/phone-and-online-counselling eHeadspaceOnline Chat (7am - 1am)headspace.org.au/eheadspace Youth Affairs Council Victoria03 9267 3700 (then Press 1) (9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri)yacvic.org.au