About Youth Residential Rehabilitation

The program offers people aged between 16 to 24 years of age to develop day-to-day living skills and work on your identified goals. It supports you to work towards independent living by offering residential accommodation and daily support for up to 12 months.

Build skills and goals around employment, education, community and family engagement and improving overall health, such as:

  • a safe and supportive environment
  • support to develop independent living skills
  • support to identify your goals and develop a plan to achieve them
  • access to staff assistance
  • opportunities to link to education, training, work opportunities, volunteering opportunities, social networks
  • social and community interaction
  • an active program, encouraging a range of physical, social, creative, community and spiritual activities.

How to access this service

To access the Youth Residential Rehabilitation program you will need to be referred by an Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO). They can be contacted on 1300 022 760.

This program is for:

  • young people aged 16 – 24 at risk of mental health issues
  • people with barriers to accessing:
    • education/training
    • employment opportunities
    • social networks/community
    • young people wanting to work towards independent living.

Cost

There is a fortnightly utility fee ($100). This includes accommodation, electricity, water, gas and WiFi expenses.

Service locations

Additional Supports

Additional supports available through the Youth Residential Rehabilitation program:

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Youth Outreach Recovery Support (YORS)

Before or after your stay in the Youth Residential Rehabilitation program, you can access additional outreach support through the Youth Outreach Recovery Support program.

Find out more

The Youth Residential Rehabilitation program is funded by the Victorian Government Department of Health and delivered by Wellways Australia