The Youth Reconciliation program offers one-to-one counselling and support so that young people can establish and maintain constructive relationships with family and broader support networks.

The program assists young people to:

• avoid entering into a cycle of homelessness as a result of family conflict
• achieve self-reliance, stability and interdependence
• engage in better communication and problem solving
• work through personal issues such as anger, separation, grief and loss, and explore options for positive change
• develop ways to positively resolve conflict, formulate the means to strengthen relationships, and build confidence in reaching their goals and furthering their potential

What does the program offer?

• One-on-one and family counselling support that is confidential, free, voluntary, short term and solution focused
• Living skills workshops that are designed to promote personal growth, responsibility and self management
• Community Development in the form of networking, presentations, workshops, and provision of information related to homelessness, early intervention and prevention
• Mediation and facilitation of family meetings that support young people to re-establish contact with family, and/or to maintain and strengthen significant relationships
• Secondary Consultation and team support for Hope Street staff to ensure an holistic approach to service delivery

How can young people enter this program?

Young people must be:

• 16 - 25 years of age—priority will be given to those 19 years and under
• (at risk of) experiencing homelessness
• linked to the North and North-West Metropolitan region of Melbourne
• able to identify any family member (or appropriate person) as having a significant influence on their close relationships, wellbeing or security

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