about us
mission statement
ycentral is funded by NSW Health, through the Youth Mental Health Service Model-Central Coast pilot project. ycentral is managed by NSW Central Coast Children and Young People's Mental Health (CYPMH). The CYPMH Program is orientated towards mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention. The program's youth friendly venue ycentral, promotes easy access to mental health services for children, young people (12-25yrs) and their families. There are also crisis entry points for children and yong people to promote engagement and the provision of comprehensive assessments and appropriate managment.
The services currently co-located at ycentral offer help with things including:
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physical and mental health
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nutrition and diet
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drinking or drug use
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sexual health
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relationships
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accommodation
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dental needs
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and other issues that impact on your wellbeing.
our vision
To reduce the prevelance and incidence of the mental health problems and disorders in children and young poeple, 12-25yrs on the Central Coast of NSW and reduce associated disability.
For further information: phone: 4304-7870
Where is ycentral?
ycentral is located in Suites 1 and 4, Level 2 237 Mann St. (The Gateway Centre), Gosford. Opposite Gosford Railway Station
what services can you get at ycentral?
- children and young people's mental health
- headspace central coast
- wesley mission getting it together (GIT) program
- centrelink
- tennancy advisory service
- cannabis clinic
does it cost anything?
Services at ycentral are free of charge.
how do I get help?
- You can drop in and see us at ycentral we are in the Gateway Building, just across from Gosford train station.
- Ring ycentral on 4304 7870
- Email our e-mail support service
when is ycentral open?
We are open between 8.30am-5.00 Monday to Friday
We are closed on weekends and public holidays
what do I do when ycentral is closed?
headspace offers online counselling
For urgent mental health issues call the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511 or go to your nearest Emergency Department. The Central Coast has Emergency Departments at Gosford 4320 2111 and Wyong Hospitals 4394 8000 For any other issues you can call Kidshelpline on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
