Youth Enhanced Service (YES) (QLD Better Connect)

Mental health support services for young people 12-25

At a glance

  • Children and young people

    Available to people aged 12-25

  • QLD

    For people in select areas only

  • No fee

  • Flexible support options

    Face-to-face at an Each centre, Online, In the community, In your own home and Phone

How we help

When mental health challenges are overwhelming, our team provides intensive support to help young people move forward. What we offer

  • One-on-one support
  • Connection with people who have similar experiences
  • Clinical support from mental health professionals
  • Links to other specialist care

Our service helps young people dealing with severe and complex mental health challenges. We focus on getting you the right support early to prevent things getting worse. Available across the Sunshine Coast/Gympie, Wide Bay, and Central Queensland regions. Better Connect is funded by Country to Coast Queensland through the Australian Government’s PHN Program.

Who is it for?

For Young people and Families living in select areas, QLD

This service is for:

  • Children and young people, 12-25
  • People in select areas, QLD
  • Face-to-face at an Each centre, Online, In the community, In your own home and Phone

How it works

Where to find us

Choose what works for you

We believe you should be able to access support in ways that work best for you. This service is delivered:

  • In person at our local centres
  • Community-based services in your local area
  • Support in your own home
  • Video or phone appointments

Whatever option suits you best, we're here to make it easy for you to access the support you need.

Our locations

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Questions about this service?

We're here to help.

Either call or message us anytime through our secure online form

If this service is not right there could be other support that works better for you