Health Clinic
A free, confidential clinic supporting young people and their children to access medical services. Our experienced doctors and nurse provide a wide range of services, including support for:
- general health checks
- urgent care
- mental health
- sexual health, including contraception
- alcohol and drug use
- eating disorders
- pregnancy
- gender support
- women’s health.
Our Clinic is for young people who already have a link with Brisbane Youth Service. For example, you might be in one of our programs, or you have visited before and spoken to a worker. It is designed for young people who find it hard to get health care anywhere else.
Your worker may also refer you to the Clinic and our other Health Services.
Clinic hours:
Monday to Friday: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Closed on weekends
If you are a young person who is already engaged with Brisbane Youth Service, please phone ahead to make an appointment on 3620 2434.
After-hours care is also available through Hello Home Doctor. You can reach them by phone on 134 100.
In an emergency, dial 000 for an ambulance, or go to your nearest emergency department.
Mental Health, Alcohol, and Other Drugs Support
BYS’s Mental Health, Alcohol, and Other Drugs services include counselling and psychology, substance use case management and support after a suicide attempt.
Specialised Mental Health Program
This program provides support to young people as they transition between hospital and the community.
The multidisciplinary team offers support with:
- comprehensive mental health assessments
- therapeutic interventions
- referral and links to other services.
Psychology
BYS’s Psychology team supports young people with complex mental health needs by offering thorough assessments and tailored treatment options.
The Way Back Support Service
This service helps young people after a suicidal crisis. Providing up to 12 weeks of intensive aftercare, supporting young people as they move from hospital to community care.
The program offers youth-specific, age-appropriate, trauma-informed and culturally safe support.
Alcohol and Other Drugs
BYS’s Alcohol and Other Drugs program supports young people dealing with substance use and its impacts on their lives.
This program offers:
- case management
- outreach services
- a safe needle and syringe program
- support with psychosocial wellbeing across all areas of life.
Dual Diagnosis Counselling
This program offers counselling support for young people experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges. Designed to be flexible and responsive to young people’s needs and offering outreach-based, proactive engagement.