Youth in Charge

Information for Referrers

Youth in Charge

The Youth in Charge program is a voluntary program for young people to engage with. We work with each client, collaboratively, to identify what goals and outcomes they want to achieve. We engage with them in a way that maximises their sense of safety, empowers them and provides them with choices. Our operational philosophy, on which our program success is based, is to enable young people to drive their own change.

Client-oriented program

Our program is client-oriented, and our counsellors are there to support the change and goals of the client.

We use a range of motivational interviewing techniques to engage with clients based on their individual backgrounds.

We assist with zero judgement and provide clients with the skills and resources that they need to establish their own goals and change.

Program overview and referrer experiences

A flexible program

When clients enter Youth in Charge, we provide them with flexible program consisting of brief or long-term counselling and support, depending on their needs.

Through the program, our counsellors seek to support the underlying challenges that lead to clients abusing substances.

Things like family breakdowns, anxiety, bullying, or stresses at school or at home.

Meet our counsellors

Paul

Ipswich

“I have been working in the alcohol and other drug recovery sector for over 25 years and enjoy supporting young people to make changes in their lives to improve their well-being, connection to others and their community.”

Vinnie

Roma

“I’m passionate about working in the mental health sector, and have worked with alcohol and other drug clients across community, residential treatment, and withdrawal management services.”

Referrer testimonials

Hayley

Hannah’s House

“The great thing about the Youth in Charge program is that it meets people with where they’re at in their journey and it quite flexible.”

Luke

Ipswich Alcohol and Other Drug Service

“We’ve had a relationship with Youth in Charge for quite a while. When we need to refer a young people, we feel confident referring to the program. We have found it to be a really helpful service.”

Emma

Stride Mental Health

“I’ve worked with Anglicare for some years and I’ve found the people really care for the people they’re looking after.”

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Referrer Kit (PDF)

OnTrack trailer: bit.ly/TrailerOnTrack

OnTrack full documentary (25 min): bit.ly/OnTrackDoco

OnTrack cut-down documentary (10 min): bit.ly/OnTrackDocoShort

Client referrals and enquiries