Designed for people aged 12 to 25 years of age, this program run by the Ted Noffs Foundation offers:
- Youth engagement activities including street art, music, vocational and educational workshops;
- AOD educational programs, life skills development, mentoring and bridging programs to further education;
- Assessment and treatment for young people at risk of alcohol or drug related and/or mental health issues including clinical assessment, treatment planning, psychosocial interventions including CBT and DBT.
The program offers support for all levels of care, from low to high needs.
Service-specific criteria
Young people:
- Aged 12-25 years at risk of alcohol and other drug and/or mental health issues.
- Living, studying or working in the Nepean Blue Mountains regions and surrounding suburbs.
Referral
- Self-referral
- Referrals from other agencies and GPs
Contact
The Penrith Street University is available Monday-Friday, 12:00pm-7:00pm.
- Location: 65 Station Street, Penrith, NSW 2750
- Call Penrith Street University on 4545 3388 or the Central intake on 9305 6600
- Email: [email protected]
- Website
Face-to-face services have resumed with COVID-19 safety measures in place, and telehealth services are still an option if needed.
For all referrals, queries and general questions we recommend you contact the centre via phone or email.
