For Young People

Drugs or alcohol starting to take hold? We can help.

Most young people will experiment with drugs or alcohol at some stage, however, for some, drinking or drug taking can become a problem. Our staff are specifically trained and experienced to help you work out what’s going on, giving you the support you need to get your life back on track.

If you want to chat to someone, you can come to see us… or we have people who can come to you at a place that suits.

Our programs include individual and family counselling, outreach, support, information, assessment and referrals.

Check out our youth programs and services below.

Mental Health programs

Anxious? Depressed? Just want someone to talk to? If you’re on the Gold Coast, check out our services, headspace Southport and headspace Upper Coomera.

Lighthouse provides specialised treatment for people aged 12-18 on the Gold Coast, with a focus on empowering recovery and building resilience and includes individual and/or group sessions.

Darling Downs and West Moreton (QLD)
NewAccess was developed by Beyond Blue to help people 12 and over tackle life pressures. The service includes six free sessions with a NewAccess Coach.

Gold Coast (QLD)
Concerned about drugs or alcohol and your mental health? We provide support and counselling for people between 12 and 25 years, who have a dual diagnosis – that is people who have substance misuse problems as well as mental health issues such as depression, anxiety or psychosis.

Alcohol and Other Drugs programs

The Youth Support Service is a free, safe and confidential service for young people aged 12-25 years who may be experiencing alcohol and drug related issues.

Our Youth team helps young people between 12 and 25 years who may be having problems with alcohol or drugs, and youth who have engagement with the justice system. Our teams are often out and about, meeting young people and can meet you at a place that suits. You can refer yourself to this service here, and service providers can refer their clients here.

Our Youth team helps young people between 12 and 25 years who may be having problems with alcohol or drugs, and youth who have engagement with the justice system. Our teams are often out and about, meeting young people and can meet you at a place that suits. You can refer yourself to this service here, and service providers can refer their clients here.

Gold Coast, Mackay, Sunshine Coast (QLD)
Making some not-so-great choices lately around drugs or alcohol? Our Youth Outreach teams help young people between 12 and 25 years who may be having problems with alcohol or drugs.

Concerned about drugs or alcohol and your mental health? We provide support and counselling for people between 12 and 25 years, who have a dual diagnosis – that is people who have substance misuse problems as well as mental health issues such as depression, anxiety or psychosis.

Free and supportive non-residential alcohol and drug support in Lithgow for young people aged 12-24.

This program offers support for people aged 13-18, who are in contact with the criminal justice system.

Free and supportive non-residential alcohol and drug support in Nowra for young people aged 12-24.