Early Intervention Youth Counselling
Support for young people exhibiting sexually harmful behaviours.
The Youth Sexual Violence and Abuse (YSVA) program, funded by the Queensland Government Department of Justice and Attorney General, offers trauma-informed, developmentally sensitive, and culturally safe counselling and support to children and young individuals aged 10-17.
About the YSVA program:
Service Area
We provide services for young people residing in the Toowoomba area.
Targeted Age Group
Our program caters to 10–17-year-olds exhibiting sexually harmful behaviours, including problem sexual behaviour.
Educational Support
Providing information to young individuals to enhance their awareness and understanding of sexual violence is a key component of our program.
Priority on Safety
Ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young individuals who have experienced sexual abuse or are at risk of sexual abuse is our top priority.
Network Engagement
We facilitate children and young individuals’ engagement with other support services and safe individuals within their support network.
Risk Assessment and Planning
Individual risk assessments and safety planning is facilitated with parents to protect other children or young individuals from harm.
Family Support
We can work with safe and supportive family members/caregivers to enhance their capacity in supporting children and young individuals to develop respectful and healthy sexual boundaries and attitudes.
YSVA Program Details
Our program offers free weekly one-hour counselling appointments for up to 26 sessions.
Referrals are welcomed from both the community and the Department of Child Safety. Please reach out to our counselling team to discuss making a referral today.
Please note: We do not provide transport for counselling sessions. Consistent attendance is required to maintain a therapeutic relationship and achieve counselling goals.
Contact the YSVA Counselling Team
- Mercy Community Toowoomba
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104 South Street
Toowoomba QLD 4350 - Opening hours: 8:30am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 07 4617 7600
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