Orygen Youth Health
http://oyh.org.au/
Orygen Youth Health (OYH) is a world class facility for the comprehensive treatment of young people experiencing a first episode crisis in mental health. It has a clinical arm, a Training and Communications function and is a high level research facility.
OYH Clinical Program (OYH-CP) - is a specialised treatment service for young people with mental health problems, including drug and alcohol issues, who live in the western and north western areas of Melbourne, Victoria.
OYH Research Centre (OYH-RC) - is a comprehensive research program focused on developing improved treatments and models of care for young people with emerging mental disorders, including drug and alcohol issues.
OYH Training and Communications (OYH-TC) - is a specialist youth mental health training and consultation service for practitioners from the clinical and community sectors working with young people. OYH-TC is also responsible for community awareness programs and resource development.
Orygen Youth Health Core Values are:
- Young people with mental health problems deserve individualised quality treatment, support and care
- Evidence based interventions for young people with mental health problems are provided at the earliest possible opportunity
- Young people are partners in the recovery process; all views and opinions are respected
- Family members and other carers are recognised as integral to the health and wellbeing of a young person
- Young people's opinions and involvement enhances service development and provision
- A collaborative approach between care providers improves outcomes