Youth Drug Treatment Service (DTS)
Our Service
The Youth Drug Treatment Service (DTS) program at SCHS supports young people (12-25 years) requiring early intervention to stabilise, reduce or cease harmful drug use. Support is also available to the young person’s parent/carer if needed. Services include:
- Individual Counselling
- Harm Reduction Education
- Outreach to schools & Public Locations
- Group Education Sessions
- Emergency Accommodation Support (for those maintaining abstinence)
- Non-Judgmental Relationship-Based Intervention
- Resilience building and future pathway planning for young people
- Brief interventions on cannabis, vaping, smoking, alcohol, recognising dependency, withdrawal, and future planning
Who can use this service?
Any young person between the age of 10 to 25.
Cost
There is no cost for this service
referrals
Direct referrals – referrals@schs.com.au
Over the phone intake – submit online form via ASCO
Friendly discussion to ask questions and get advice on treatment options phone – (03) 5022 5444 and request ‘Youth Drug Treatment Services’
To request an education session, email schs@schs.com.au and reference ‘Youth Drug Treatment Services – Education Request’
Other services and programs at HomeBase
HomeBase Health
Provides youth focused interventions and holistic ongoing case management to youths 10-25 years of age and their families.
HomeBase Activities
Welcomes all young people aged 10 to 17 years to interact and engage in organised, prosocial and meaningful activities.
HomeBase Youth Hub Lounge
The lounge is a safe and inclusive space for you people to come relax and engage in activities during the week.
HomeBase Hoops
HomeBase Hoops is a basketball program for youth who experience barriers, limiting their ability to participate in regular team sport.