We’re here for youth.

We're here for young people aged 12-25 across Melbourne's north and west.

The launch of the Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) represents a historic milestone as Victoria’s first dedicated public youth mental health service.

PYMHWS is made for young people, and only young people, ensuring their mental health needs receive the focused attention they deserve.

Explore our services

How we can help

Your first point of contact for accessing PYMHWS is our Youth Access Team (YAT)

What to expect

PYMHWS provides early intervention and specialised support for complex mental health challenges including psychosis, mood disorders, personality issues, and eating disorders

Your questions answered

It’s normal to have lots of questions. Learn more about our service.

How we can support you

Connect with our family peer support team who have lived experience of supporting a young person through mental health challenges and can offer understanding, guidance, and practical help navigating our services.

Getting involved in your young person's care

Learn about the different ways you can support your young person’s journey.

Material and financial support

Discover assistance options available to families, carers, supporters and kin.

Before you refer

Understand when to consider referring a young person to our service.

Making a referral

Get step-by-step guidance on how to make a referral to our service.

Information sharing with other entities

Request or share information under the Family Violence information Sharing Scheme (FVISS), Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS) or the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005.