Youth Substance Abuse Services...

"I called Directline for some information about my drug use and I was also in real need of accommodation. They referred me onto YSAS who helped me by giving me a worker. They also introduced me to their Day Program and through that I was able to complete my resume on their computers. YSAS also assisted me took get my learners permit. One thing I really respect about YSAS is that the people that work there are nice and easy to talk to"
Jane 16 years old
Australian

"I've been with YSAS for one year now. I was referred to them through the Youth Information centre located at the Plaza. Since then I have accessed their Day Program and the Nurse that works for them helps me with my health stuff. Through YSAS I have learnt about safe using, safe sex and how to cook and how to bowl (day program activities). My favorite times at YSAS was going bowling and getting my nails done."
Angela 18
Australian

"I like YSAS because they have a Day Program and you can go there nearly everyday and hang out, do activities. Every week they have something new, swimming, sailing, and cooking and art stuff. The workers there are great; they don't judge you and they are always helpful. The Nurse helped me get through a home-detox and my worker is always there when I need some advice. Without YSAS my life would be so much more harder because I'm on my own."
James 19 yo
Australian.

"I got sent to YSAS when I got busted selling. I was smoking heaps back then. I didn't know what to expect, if anything I thought these guys will probably give me a preaching. It wasn't like that at all. They helped me understand what drugs were doing to my body and it made me cut down on how much I smoke (a whole lot). Now I only smoke a couple of times a month, I got a job, and YSAS is also helping me in getting my learners. The best thing about YSAS is that they treat you like a person and make sure you are on the track."
Martin 18 yo
Italian