Info and Support
Shire of Yarra Ranges Youth Services provide information and support to young people in the suburbs of Badger Creek, Belgrave, Belgrave Heights, Belgrave South, Chirnside Park, Chum Creek, Coldstream, Dixons Creek, Don Valley, Ferntree Gully Upper, Ferny Creek, Gruyere, Healesville, Kallista, Kalorama, Kilsyth, Launching Place, Lilydale, Macclesfield, Menzies Creek, Millgrove, Monbulk, Montrose, Mooroolbark, Mount Dandenong, Mount Evelyn, Narre Warren East, Olinda, Sassafras, Selby, Seville, Seville East, Sherbrooke, Silvan, Steels Creek, Tarrawarra, Tecoma, The Patch, Tremont, Upwey, Wandin East, Wandin North, Warburton, Warburton East, Wesburn, Woori Yallock, Yarra Glen, Yarra Junction, Yellingbo and Yering.
To find out more about the sorts of things we offer, see the links below.
Counselling » Youth Services provides free counselling to young people 12-25 years and their families, who live, work or study in the Shire of Yarra Ranges.
PATS (Paying Attention To Self) » PATS is a peer support group for young people aged 12-18 years who have a parent with a mental illness. PATS is run by a worker from Youth Services and a young person whose parent has a mental illness.
Traction » Traction is a program for young adults aged 16-24 years who are experiencing mental health issues. Traction offers groups and activities in a supportive environment and aims to encourage peer support and opportunities for young people to participate in their community.
Free2Bme » Free2Bme is a support group for young people aged 16-20 years who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or who are questioning their sexuality.
Young Parents & Kids Playgroup » The Young Parents & Kids Playgroup YP&K is for pregnant and parenting young mums and dads aged 25 years and under. A Playgroup is a group of parents and young children who meet regularly to participate in activities.
Mental Health Week » Mental Health Week is held in October each year.
School Focused Youth Service » SFYS is a joint initiative of the Department of Human Services and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, in partnership with the Catholic Education Office and the Association of Independent Schools of Victoria.
Youth Services Networks » Youth Service Providers Network (YSPN) - facilitates linkages and shares information amongst youth and community agencies that support young people in the Shire of Yarra Ranges.
Homework Support Group » Do you need a hand with your homework or simply a place to study? Then Homework help is for you!
Youth Strategy » Young People - Here for Today and the Future has been launched!! Click here NOW for your copy!!!
"Hey Babe!"... What if Your Pregnant? » A guide to assist young mums and families through the process of pregnancy. It covers a wide range of topics around pregnancy and birth and provides information on agencies available to support young mums.
