Pilot Youth Psychosocial Support Packages
The Youth Psychosocial Support Packages (YPSP) help young people aged 16 to 24 years who experience mental health issues, including those with co-occurring alcohol and other drugs issues, who need short-term support to manage day-to-day living.
As part of the YPSP, young people can access one-on-one support and group programs and other activities that connect them with non-clinical care and other services they may need. This may include supports to improve their physical health and emotional stability, connect to community, family and friends, secure employment and advance their education and skills.
Young people will be provided with varying levels of support each week depending on their individual needs. These packages will assist young people living in the community, either independently or in the family home, to increasingly participate in and contribute to community, social, and economic life. Where applicable, the packages will also provide support to family members.
Anglicare WA and Mind Australia are responsible for delivering the support packages. Leveraging their experience in delivering recovery-based programs to young people, they are responsible for:
- Developing individual support packages in partnership with the young person; and
- Providing psychosocial supports as detailed in the young person’s individual support package.
The Mental Health Commission, Anglicare WA and Mind Australia have been working collaboratively to provide support to a number of young people in the Perth metropolitan area since April 2023.
For more information on the YPSP program, including how to complete a referral, contact the Mental Health Commission at ypspplans@mhc.wa.gov.au