Alcohol & Other Drug Services
ZONES - Day Activities Program
Zones is a day activity program which provides learning and developmental opportunities for young people aged 12 - 21 years. Four program components including life skills, vocation, employment and recreation are provided for young people linked with local Drug Treatment, Health and Youth Services.
Funded by the Department of Human Services(DHS)
YOUTH ACCESS PROGRAM
The Youth Access Program provides coordinated pathways and supported referrals of young people into regional drug and alcohol treatment services and day programs. A team of youth outreach workers are based in Warrnambool and at Barwon Youth Geelong West. The team provides relapse prevention education and other brief interventions to assist those young people in need of regional services.
Funded via Commonwealth Attorney General Dept-Proceeds of Crime
YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM
Youth Outreach Program Geelong:
The Youth Outreach Program aims to facilitate access into alcohol and other drug treatment services for young people aged 16-25. The program is based in Geelong and provides assessment and appropriate referrals for young people with identified alcohol and other drug issues.
Funded by St. John of God Healthcare
Barwon South West Youth Alliance (BSWYA)
The BSWYA is a collaborative service response amongst ten agencies within the Barwon Region for young people aged 12 - 21 affected by problematic drug use. A community development approach is coordinated by staff at Barwon Youth who assist in the regional policy development of drug and alcohol, health and educational responses amongst service providers.
Funded by Drug Treatment Service DHS
COMPLEX CARE
The Complex Care program assists young people in the community who are experiencing a range of problems associated with alcohol & other drug use. Mental health issues and those with an acquired brain injury are a prime focus for assistance.
Funded by St John of God Healthcare
