Young People’s Program (for those age 3-18)

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Free one-to-one counselling in a safe, caring and non-judgemental environment for young people impacted by someone else’s use of alcohol, other drugs or related mental ill health.

Our individual counselling program for young people aged 3 to 18 is free and confidential. Our counsellors help participants make sense of their situation and work through challenges caused by someone else’s alcohol or drug use, developing the understanding and skills they need to live healthier lives and enjoy happier relationships.

The empowering support our counsellors provide is individually tailored for each participant and their goals, so sessions can cover a wide range of subjects. This includes (but isn’t limited to):

• alcohol and other drug dependency, relapse and avoidance
• self-esteem, self-control and self-responsibility
• stress, grief, guilt, loss, anger, shame, anxiety, depression and violence
• bonding, boundaries and peer pressure
• communication, relationships and coping skills,
• goal-setting and making positive, sustainable changes for the future.

Sessions are available in person, on the phone or via video call, either during the day or in the evening.

Our Childsafe Commitment

Every child has a right to live without violence, be cared for and be protected from abuse, neglect and exploitation.

We’re committed to child and youth safety and well-being and maintain child-safe and child-friendly environments, implementing and completing self-assessments aligned to the National Principles of the Child Safe Organisations 2019 framework, as developed by the Commissioner for Children and Young People Western Australia. We recognise the unique needs of each youth and work at their pace to ensure they feel secure and understood.

At Holyoake, we are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for young people to heal and grow. Our services are free and confidential, and we welcome young people and their families from all backgrounds. Please read our Commitment to Safeguarding Children and Young People

Benefits and Outcomes

Our program offers a range of benefits and outcomes for young people and their families, including:

• Improved self-esteem and confidence
• Increased respect and acceptance of self and others
• Development of new social and relational skills
• Encouragement of youth to become more responsible for their behaviours and actions
• Development of new and creative solutions to problems
• Processing of trauma and challenging life experiences
• Fostering of empathy and respect for self and others
• Comprehensive range of treatment services and youth counselling available
• Support for young people transitioning into the community
• Drug and alcohol youth service to encourage healthy strategies
• Court diversion programs to prevent further involvement in the justice system
• Detention counselling to support young people before release

By focusing on these key areas, we aim to provide young people with the tools and support they need to thrive and build a positive future.

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