In particular, this program aims to support young people between the ages of 12-25 years who may be experiencing more chronic and episodic moderate to severe mental illness and other psychosocial stressors impacting on a young person and their families’ level of functioning. It specifically targets young people with more complex needs, in particular Aboriginal […]
Free To Be You is a drop in afternoon for young people in Port Stephens who identify as LGBTQIA+
In particular, this program aims to support young people between the ages of 12-25 years who may be experiencing more chronic and episodic moderate to severe mental illness and other psychosocial stressors impacting on a young person and their families’ level of functioning. It specifically targets young people with more complex needs, in particular Aboriginal […]
Playtime Plus is fun for children and parents / carers. Not just a fun place but also a place where we: Provide a range of learning experiences to promote children’s development Support ways in which parents can play and communicate with their children Provide information for parents about topics such as child development, health, and […]
'The Deck’ Youth Venue is a place to drop in with friends, to make friends or to come and grab a feed. We offer a safe space for all young people aged strictly from 12 to 18 to hang out, play Xbox, PlayStation, computer games, pool, watch Netflix, use the internet, join in art & […]
Young Parents Group is for all parents who are 25 years and under. Young parents face the challenge of meeting not only their own developmental needs at a time of significant growth, but also the needs of their children. Young Parents Group is friendly, relaxed and non-judgemental. Offering a space where young parents can meet, […]
Art therapy can provide therapeutic interventions through the use of visual arts, including drawing, painting, art journaling, mixed media and sculpture, for mental health diagnoses, wellbeing, early intervention and developmental disorders. Runs weekly in school terms (excluding week 1). For existing PSFaNS Clients only. Places are limited. Ask your PSFaNS worker for more information.
Art therapy can provide therapeutic interventions through the use of visual arts, including drawing, painting, art journaling, mixed media and sculpture, for mental health diagnoses, wellbeing, early intervention and developmental disorders. Arts therapies can help people to resolve conflicts, develop interpersonal skills, manage behaviour, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and achieve insight. Art therapy utilises visual […]