Pyrenees Shire Council Web: www.pyrenees.vic.gov.au

5 Lawrence St, BEAUFORT. VIC. 3373.
 Tel: (03) 5349 1100  Fax: (03) 5349 2068
Email: pyrenees@pyrenees.vic.gov.au (enquiries only)

Youth Outreach and Family Support

Service Contact
Tel: (03) 5349 1100
Fax: (03) 5349 2068

Service Email: pyrenees@pyrenees.vic.gov.au (enquiries only, not for referral)

An appointment is required to access this service

Fees
This service is Free

Eligibility (Yes)
Young people 10 - 25 years who reside in Pyrenees Shire.

Indicative waiting time
By appointment

Catchment(s)
This service is provided in the local area only.

The service targets young people 10 - 25 years, living in the Pyrenees Shire, and their families.

Included are those living in isolation, from sole parent families, those with parents with a disability, who are offenders or at risk of offending, who are single mothers, or who are adolescent parents.
The program also targets young people living in families with a range of high risk factors such as: substance abuse, domestic violence, abuse, neglect and psychiatric illness.

The service is free and confidential and support may be provided around personal issues such as : family problems, hassles at school, relationship issues, drugs and alcohol, pregnancy or other health related issues. Assistance with finding work, accessing Centrelink and/or finding appropriate services that can help you get the information/help that you need is also provided.

The program can design education sessions or printed material to cover areas of specific concern to families and young people.

Area Serviced
Pyrenees Shire

Initial Contact
Youth Outreach Worker

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries & appointments. src

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last updated: Friday, 20 August 2004

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