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Abbotsford

This Day Program is a place where young people who use drugs and alcohol can drop in to rest and recover.

Wherever you are from and whatever is going on for you, you are welcome to pop in, grab something to eat, have a shower, hang out and meet some people in our substance tolerant, judgment free place.

Find us on Johnston Street in Abbotsford, the site is easily accessible by train, tram, or on foot.

We are a substance tolerant space, meaning you can show up under the influence.

Drop in times are Wednesday and Thursday 11:00AM – 4:30PM.

Have questions? Call us.

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394 Johnston Street Abbotsford, VIC 3067 Site Manager Linda
(03) 9415 1698

Meet our Day Program Senior Practitioner

Hi I’m Sophie. I’ve lived in Melbourne my entire life, and am passionate about working with young people. When I’m not at the Day Program I’m running around after my two little kids, catching up with friends, listening to music, or getting out of the city.

I’ve been at YSAS for many years. I’ve moved around a bit as I’ve worked at the residential withdrawal units, in the AOD outreach team, was out-posted at the Melbourne Magistrates Court, and am now the Senior Prac at the Abbotsford Day Program.

The Day program is a non-judgmental drop in space. We aim to improve the health and wellbeing of young people and work with them where they are at.

We are a dynamic group who love doing what we do. Between us we have many years of experience working in the AOD, housing, and mental health sector.
The young people and practitioners are what makes our site so awesome.

Sophie

Abbotsford

“When you come to YSAS Abbotsford you can expect Yummy food, good chats, chill vibes and no judgment”

Services:

Day Program

The day program is a substance-tolerant space for young people to drop into something to eat, have a shower, hang out and meet some people in a substance-tolerant, judgment-free place.

The Abbotsford Day Program is open

  • Wednesday: 11:00AM – 4:30PM
  • Thursday 11:00Am – 4:30PM

Anyone aged 12-25 can drop in, no waitlist, whoever you are wherever you’re from, whatever is going on, you are welcome. Get support whilst you spend a few weeks dropping in before you get connected with a youth worker or service.

The day program is a non-judgemental, safe space that gives you the opportunity for respite and respite and recovery.

At the Abbotsford Day program you can access:

  • AOD services and help you get connected with a youth AOD worker if you want
  • Mental health services
  • Housing services
  • Legal support
  • Other youth services
  • Activities and groups
  • Needle and Syringe Program
  • Food
  • Showers
  • Washing machines and dryers
  • Wi-Fi
  • Netflix
  • Referrals to other supports

Things to think about  

Day program activities usually run for a few hours a day. They are usually groups programs which means you will be interacting with other young people too.