Open Doors Youth ServiceOpen Doors Youth ServiceWho is Reconnect for?
LGBTIQ+ young people aged 12 to 18 (or 12 to 21 if newly arrived in Australia) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in South East Queensland.
What does Reconnect do?
The aim of Reconnect is to prevent homelessness by intervening early with young people to stabilise and improve their housing situation. Reconnect also works to improve your level of engagement with family, education, training, employment and their local community.
We do this through:
Reconnect is funded by the Department of Social Services
For more information about the Reconnect program, please contact Tara at tara.scott@opendoors.net.au or Alfie at alfie.barclay@opendoors.net.au
Who is Alcohol and Other Drug Support for?
LGBTIQ+ young people between the ages of 12 to 24 who are experience problematic alcohol and other drug use, or who are impacted by the drug use of others. This program is delivered in Brisbane North.
What does Alcohol and Other Drug Support Program do?
The AOD program provides psychosocial interventions and support in the community to minimise the harm caused by alcohol and other drug use.
We do this through:
The Alcohol and Other Drug Support Program is funded by Queensland Health
For more information about the Alcohol and Other Drug Program, please contact James at james.bloomfield@opendoors.net.au or Catherine at catherine.mergard@opendoors.net.au
Who is BMind for?
LGBTIQ+ young people aged 12 to 24 who are experiencing a mild to moderate mental health condition.
BMind is available for those who have a health care card and are having difficulties accessing Medicare-based mental health services.
BMind is delivered to people who reside, work or study in the Brisbane North PHN region.
What does BMind do?
BMind supports young people to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
We do this though providing free, short-term, therapeutic mental health support with a qualified Counsellor. Up to 12 sessions are available.
BMind can be accessed by completing the Open Doors referral form, or your GPs can complete a referral via the My Mental Health Services eReferral form
Brisbane Mind is funded by Brisbane North PHN
Who is Jellybeans for?
Young people who identify as transgender, gender diverse or non-binary aged 12-24.
What does Jellybeans do?
The aim of Jellybeans is to improve the wellbeing of transgender, gender diverse and non-binary young people by supporting them to be their authentic selves. Jellybeans also supports young peoples families to understand gender diversity and provide the love and care that their children need to thrive.
We do this through:
Please note that Jellybeans does not provide gender affirming medical care or psychological assessment services. These services are provided by the Queensland Children’s Gender Service or the Adult Gender Service
Jellybeans is funded by Queensland Health
For more information about Jellybeans, please contact Alfie at alfie.barclay@opendoors.net.au or Necho at necho.brocchi@opendoors.net.au
Who is Young and Proud for?
LGBTIQ+ young people aged 16 to 24
What does Young and Proud do?
Young and Proud supports meaningful connection to community and peers, as well as building independence and confidence in engaging with adult LGBTIQ spaces.
We do this by
Our Young and Proud program also feeds into our Youth Reference Group and provides young people with opportunities to engage in education, advocacy and connection in the broader community.
Young and Proud is not currently funded, and is delivered by donations received by the community
For more information about Young and Proud, please contact James at james.bloomfield@opendoors.net.au
Who is the Transwomen’s Wellbeing Program for?
Young trans women aged 12-24.
What does the Transwomen’s Wellbeing Program do?
The aim of the Transwomen’s Wellbeing program is to support young transgender women to receive safe and timely access to support when they need it most, and to provide peer support that focus on connecting young transgender women and their families with their community.
We do this through:
Please note that this program does not provide gender affirming medical care or psychological assessment services. These services are provided by the Queensland Children’s Gender Service or the Adult Gender Service
The Transwomen’s Wellbeing Program is funded by Liptember Foundation
For more information about the Transwomen’s Wellbeing Program please contact Necho at necho.brocchi@opendoors.net.au
To access any of our programs, please complete our online referral form