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!) 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 ACCESS YHOP NOW 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. LifeLine13 11 14 (24 hours)Online Chat (7pm - Midnight) Visit LifeLine Suicide Call Back Service1300 659 467 (24 hours)Online Counselling (24 hours) Visit Suicide Call Back Service eHeadspaceOnline Chat (7am - 1am) Visit eHeadspace Youth Affairs Council Victoria03 9267 3700 (then Press 1) (9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri) Visit YacVic