Orygen Youth Health
35 Poplar Rd, Parkville VIC 3052
- Clinic
About Orygen Youth Health
Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) is Victoria's first dedicated public youth mental health service for young people aged 12-25 across Melbourne's north and west. The service is made for young people and only young people, ensuring their mental health needs receive focused attention. PYMHWS provides early intervention and specialised support for complex mental health challenges including psychosis, mood disorders, personality issues, and eating disorders.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Orygen Youth Health lists
- Early Psychosis Services
- Specialised treatment and support for young people experiencing a first episode of psychosis or at high risk of developing psychosis, including medication, psychological interventions, family support, and practical support with work and school.
- Youth Mood Clinic
- Assessment and treatment of mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder, with tailored approaches including psychological therapies, medication, family support, and practical support.
- HYPE (Helping Young People Early)
- Specialised support for young people experiencing difficulties with emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, and self-identity, using evidence-based approaches including individual therapy, medication, and family support.
- Eating Disorders Services
- Specialised assessment and treatment for young people experiencing anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and other eating disorders, including medical monitoring, nutritional rehabilitation, and psychological interventions.
- Inpatient Unit
- 24-hour hospital-based care in a safe environment for young people experiencing mental health crises, with private rooms, therapeutic activities, and multidisciplinary specialist support.
- Hospital Outreach Post-suicide Engagement (HOPE)
- Voluntary 12-week program for young people aged 12-25 who have experienced suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or suicide attempts, focusing on safety planning and coping skills.
- Hospital in the Home
- Time-limited intensive community-based acute intervention delivered by multidisciplinary clinicians and lived experience workers in the young person's home environment.
- Psychosocial Recovery Program
- Supports young people in working toward personal recovery goals through group activities, educational support, and vocational recovery to rebuild confidence and reconnect with meaningful activities.
- Youth Access Team (YAT)
- First point of contact for accessing services, providing triage, crisis assessment, and short-term interventions for young people experiencing acute mental health issues.
Get to know Orygen Youth Health
From Orygen Youth Health's website.
Our approach
The service provides early intervention and specialised support for young people experiencing complex mental health challenges including psychosis, mood disorders, personality issues, and eating disorders. Your first point of contact is the Youth Access Team (YAT), who will connect you with the right support. The service is specifically designed for young people aged 12-25, with a dedicated focus on their mental health needs in Melbourne's north and west. This ensures that young people receive focused attention and care tailored to their specific circumstances.
Locations & areas served
Parkville
35 Poplar Rd, Parkville VIC 3052
Get directions to Parkville (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Opening hours
- Mon–Wed
- 6:10 AM to 3:10 PM
- Thu
- 9 AM to 5:30 PM
- Fri–Sun
- 6:10 AM to 3:10 PM
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