YOUTH OUTREACH DRUG AND ALCOHOL TEAM

YODA provides flexible alcohol and drug outreach services in partnership with local youth agencies and programs. These services include 6 to 8 individual counseling sessions and educational early intervention programs.

Who?
Generally clients are young people aged 12 to 25 years in the Beenleigh to Coolangatta area who are experiencing alcohol or drug related problems. Clients may be referred via a number of mental health and community services including Headspace, Gold Coast Youth Service, Youth Justice, Beenleigh Adult and YouthService, ATODS and other services. Clients should contact one of these agencies to arrange a referral to our service or may contact GCDC on 5535 4302 or toll free 1300 55 0016.

How?
This service offers 6 to 8 individual sessions focusing on education and counselling around drug and alcohol related issues. Additionally, YODA will provide educational programs. The aim of our service is to empower young people to move forward with hope and an increased awareness into the maladaptive patterns that have a negative impact on their life, assisting the young person to reach their full potential.

Where?
YODA will provide a mobile service at a number of different youth oriented agencies from Beenleigh to Coolangatta.

Cost?
This program is free of charge to clients.

The Program is funded by the Queensland Health.