OUTREACH ACCOMMODATION SUPPORT AND INTEGRATED SERVICES

OASIS delivers safe and supported accommodation to young people in crisis, who have a history of illicit drug dependence, and sometimes with additional mental health problems.

Who?
Clients are aged 18-29 and in need of crisis accommodation. Often these clients have a dual diagnosis. Clients can be referred from a range of sources, including health, welfare, community organisations, youth organisations/networks or they may self-refer.

Application for admission can be made in person or by phoning our Receptionist Advice Worker on (07) 5535 4302. Suitable applicants will undergo an assessment by one of our clinical staff.

How?
Clients receive support from an outreach worker who will advocate and make referrals to employment, educational and vocational opportunities.

They also receive counselling support in the form of one-on-one sessions and facilitated process and didactic groups. All residents are required to be engaged in either study, training, work or voluntary activities.

Residents are required to collaborate on a treatment plan designed to achieve their goals and exit the program within a six month period. However, length of stay is determined on an individual basis and may be extended in cases of complex needs.

All participants in the OASIS program attend a weekly out-client support group facilitated by the OASIS co-ordinator

Where?
The Supported Accommodation is based within the Gold Coast area.

Cost?
Clients pay rent and the OASIS Program is supported by funding received from Health & Ageing and the Department of Housing.