Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS) - Residential Withdrawal

The Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS) is one of Australia’s largest, youth-specific community service organisation. While the prime focus of YSAS remains on effective Youth Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) treatment and sector leadership, the organisation also has extensive experience in providing young people and families with services that support improved mental health and improve meaningful community participation.

Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS) residential withdrawal services is an inpatient service for young people to withdraw from drugs and/or alcohol and have a break in a drug free space under the supervision of highly trained professionals, based in Fitzroy.

YSAS residential withdrawal services are free and voluntary.

Each unit is staffed 24 hours a day by youth drug and alcohol workers and has primary health support staff. Medical care is provided by YSAS doctors and nurses. Visits from supportive family, friends and support staff can be arranged.

YSAS also has other AOD outreach and day programs and specialised mental health programs for young people aged 12-25 years old.

This service is for young people aged 12-21 years old and who wish to withdraw from alcohol and/or other drugs.

This is a free service.