Counselling
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Hobsons Bay youth services counselling details
Hobsons Bay youth services provides short to medium generalist counselling for young people who live, work or study in the municipality aged 12 to 25.
The counselling service provides young people with the opportunity to discuss and receive support on issues or concerns that may be affecting their lives. It can assist in providing young people with a range of options to help them overcome any issues or concerns they may have. Counselling allows young people and their families to be heard and supported without judgement in a safe and secure environment with trained professionals.
Young people and their families decide to attend counselling for a variety of reasons including family difficulties, relationships, education, legal, sexuality and social issues.
The counselling service at Hobsons Bay youth services is free and confidential and can be accessed at Newport Community Hub, Level 1, 13 Mason Street, Newport 3015. Arrangements can also be made to meet at the young person’s school if in the municipality.
Referral
If you need to speak to someone about counselling, please contact Hobsons Bay youth services on 9932 4000 or via email at youthcounselling@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au. If you are looking to refer yourself or a young person to this service, please complete the form below.
Counselling referral form
Other counselling support
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