Western Area Adolescent Team

Service Description

Youth health is a free, voluntary service provided to young people aged 12- 24 years of age. Services are provided to young people who frequent / live / work / study in the WESTERN SYDNEY Local Health District (Parramatta, Cumberland, The Hills, Blacktown and Mt Druitt) There are two youth health service sites in Western Sydney:High Street Youth Service at Harris Park and Western Area Adolescent Team at Mt Druitt. No Medicare card is required (except for oral health clinic and pathology)The primary target group is young people who are marginalised, disadvantaged or at risk, with a particular focus on young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Youth Health has a focus on preventing harm & inury, physical health and nutrition, mental health, sexual health and alcohol and other drugs including tobacco. Services are provided by worker on duty, counselling, community access and nursing teams.

Alternate Names: WAAT