Community Outreach Outclient Program (COOP)
Supports young people aged 12 – 17 years who are experiencing AOD issues in the community, and who do not want or need residential rehabilitation services
Operating hours
Wait time
Yes, there are typically waiting times (contact the service for more information)After hours support
NoDescription
The Community Outreach Outclient Program (COOP) program provides individualised outreach support to young people experiencing ATOD issues. Information and education on ATOD, assistance with schooling, cooking classes, personal care and self-esteem classes and referrals are also provided. The outreach service can see young people at a location of their choice. Groups can also be facilitated in the community aimed at reducing risk associated with ATOD use.
Age range eligibility
Under 18The program supports young people aged 12 – 17 years
Documentation
No referral required (i.e., can self-refer)Medication/Intoxication exclusions
No exclusions, i.e. the a low threshold service able to see people whether they have used drugs or not, people can attend whilst on medication or going through withdrawal or while Opioid Management TherapyOther exclusions
N/AUse of drug testing
Drug testing not used or not applicableTreatment type
Day ProgramOutreach
Treatment duration
The program duration is variable, contact the service for more informationDelivery mode
Drop in, no appointment requiredPhone support available
Face to face support available
Public transport support available
N/A
ACT and NSW residents
Accepts ACT residentsAccepts NSW residents
Cultural, diversity and vulnerable group capabilities
LGBTIQA+Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Family/children support and access
Information and/or education and support for families and/or carers is providedContact with family members and/or carers/children while in program
Phones permitted
YesSmoking permitted
YesSmoking cessation support available
NRT providedOther smoking cessation support provided
Fees
No feesAdditional program services or support
Access to mental health screening/assessments/support availableAdditional supports available, contact service for more information
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