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21. Partnerships involved in 22. Networks (formal & informal) We currently have an informal partnership with Clarendon Clinic. Many referrals have been received through the clinic to date and staff at both ends collaboratively work together to achieve the best outcomes for the clients. We are open to creating partnerships for those organisations that are interested. Yarra Youth Forum PHaMs Network Meetings Mental Health Alliance Meeting Dual Diagnosis Forum Alliance Meeting at Clarendon Clinic 23. Disabled Access NA 24. Transport We are not a centre base however provide outreach support. The service has 3 cars allocated for appointments. 25. Culture and Languages There is a large Vietnamese, Greek and Italian population in the City of Yarra. We currently do not have language specific services but do access interpreters for these clients who do not speak English. Page | 53 HACC & Homelessness in Yarra Agency Information Booklet Coordinating Services for Better Outcomes
Youth Substance Abuse Service Wilum Drug and Alcohol Supported Accommodation Program 1. Service Name Wilum Drug and Alcohol Supported Accommodation Program - Youth Substance Abuse Service (YSAS) 2. Brief History of Service Wilum Supported Accommodation Program supports young people aged 16 to 20 who, having completed alcohol and/or other drug withdrawal, wish to remain drug free and are in need of accommodation. Wilum helps young people develop independent living skills, including goal setting and access to therapeutic groups. Staff encourage reintegration with the wider community through education and employment. Young people can stay in accommodation for up to 12 months. Wilum has eight properties across the inner north-west of Melbourne. Two of the properties have Lead Tenants. 3. Location/s Office - 329 Napier St, Fitzroy. Houses – Inner North West Region, Melbourne 4. Telephone Office - (03) 9419 6288 5. Emails cgrapentin@ysas.org.au 6. Website Address www.ysas.org.au 7. Service Contacts - 8. HACC Service - 9. Other Services in Organisation YSAS (The Youth Substance Abuse Service) is a statewide community service providing a continuum of services for young people aged between 12 and 21 who are experiencing problems related to alcohol and other drugs. YSAS provides a range of youth specific outreach, treatment, withdrawal, rehabilitation and support programs in 13 locations across Melbourne and regional Victoria. 10. Funding Sources YSAS receives State and Federal Government Funding. Wilum receives state government funding. 11. Area Served Wilum covers local Government areas - City Yarra, City of Moreland, City of Melbourne, City of Maribyrnong, City of Moonee Valley 12. Hours open Office staff work generally 9-5pm but do also occasionally work outside of business hours. 13. Costs involved Rent charged while living in a Wilum property is a percentage of a young person‟s income plus bills. 14. Target Group Young people aged 16-20 years who have backgrounds in problematic substance use but are willing to commit to being drug free whilst being a part of the program. 15. Eligibility As above (14) 16. Model of Service Delivery Wilum is an outreach based service as well as the running of groups at YSAS Day Program or Wilum site. Page | 54 HACC & Homelessness in Yarra Agency Information Booklet Coordinating Services for Better Outcomes
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