Linking Youth & Families Together (LYFT)

About this service

Linking Youth & Families Together (LYFT) assists young people (aged 12-21 years) and those most influential in their system to address difficulties associated with alcohol and drug issues in young people. This is achieved by supporting young people to make positive choices and reduce harm, strengthen family relationships and improve family functioning as well as ensuring that families receive the support they need via formal and informal supports.
1. Service name
  Linking Youth & Families Together (LYFT)
  
  Service address
  60-64 Wells Street, Frankston
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  Additional sites
  None
  
  Phone
  97816700
  
  Fax
  97814844
  
  Urgency levels
  Direct Help
2. Service provider
  Anglicare Victoria
  
  Department name
  Family Services
  
  Website
  https://www.anglicarevic.org.au
  
  Last update
  16/10/2016
1. Service hours
  Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm Evening appointments can be offered - contact the service directly
  
  Age group
  12 - 21 years
  
  Additional age criteria
  Service available to families residing in the Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula shires.
  
  Interpreters
  Yes but requires booking in advance
  
  Service type
  INDIVIDUAL
  
  Costs
  No Costs -
2. Languages (other than English)
  No
  
  Disability access
  Yes
  
  Drop in service
  Yes
  
  Outreach
  Yes
More information for teachers, wellbeing staff and service professionals
1. Participation length
  Other - A typical LYFT intervention involves 12 sessions with a young person and their family, with flexibility to adapt the length of the intervention as appropriate. LYFT provides a flexible approach to assessment, planning, intervention and review across these sessions.
  
  Participation type
  Voluntary
  
  Secondary consult
  Yes
  
  Staff profile
  Qualified Staff
2. Who can refer
  Anyone
  
  Referral mode
  Yes
  
  Point of intake
  Contact the service directly
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Linking Youth & Families Together (LYFT)

About this service