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Getting support from PYMHWS
If you’re a young person aged 12-25 or a family member seeking mental health support, we’re here to help. You don’t need a referral to contact us – every door is the right door.
If you need to speak to someone immediately, call:
New referrals and enquiries
Phone: 1800 888 320
For information about how to refer to our service, please visit Information for health workers.
Current clients and families
View Our locations below for the contact information of the site you are accessing services from.
Important: If you are a current or previous client or family member, please DO NOT use email to contact clinicians for urgent matters. Please call during business hours or use our crisis line after hours.
Our locations
Footscray
Address: Footscray Hospital, Corner of Geelong and Ballarat Roads, Footscray VIC 3011
Phone: (03) 9138 1400
To Footscray by tram
Tram 82 from Moonee Ponds Junction or from Footscray Railway Station runs to Geelong Road /Droop Street (stop 61).
To Footscray by bus
Bus Route 406 that runs between Keilor East and Footscray via Avondale Heights and Maribyrnong stops at Victoria University/ Ballarat Road near Footscray Hospital.
Bus Route 409 that runs between Yarraville and Highpoint SC via Foostcray stops at Stirling Street/Moore Street or Footscray City College/Fansworth Ave near Footscray Hospital.
To Footscray by car
Paid public parking can be accessed at both 89 Ballarat Road, Footscray, and 20 Geelong Road, Footscray. This includes motorbike parking bays on the ground level. The car park uses licence plate recognition technology to grant users access to the car park. Car park users can pay at automated pay machines, and this will be recognised by the system on exit. If the user has not paid, they will be asked to pay at the exit using their bank payment card.
There is also free, timed parking in the streets surrounding the hospital.
Sunshine
Address: Visy Cares Hub, First Floor, 80B Harvester Rd, Sunshine VIC 3020
Phone: (03) 9927 6200
To Sunshine by train
The Sunbury Line will take you to Sunshine Train Station. Please note: depending on which station you catch this train from, the train may also be displayed as Watergardens / Sydenham Line. Visy Cares Hub (located behind Brimbank Library) is a 5–10 minute walk from Sunshine Train Station.
To Sunshine by bus
There are a number of buses that you can catch to Sunshine Train Station:
Bus 408 – St Albans – Sunshine – Highpoint
Bus 471– Williamstown to Sunshine
Bus 410 – Sunshine – Footscray via Ballarat Road
Bus 454 – Sunshine – West Sunshine via Glengala Road.
If catching a bus to the site there are bus stops in front of the Sunshine Market Place and Plaza.
To Sunshine by car
There is car parking available on site. Free timed parking is available in front of the building.
Parkville
Address: 35 Poplar Road, Parkville VIC 3052
Phone: (03) 9966 9100
To Parkville by train or tram
The Upfield line Train stops at Royal Park Station (zoo). Tram 58 also stops at the Royal Park Station (stop 27). Orygen is then a short walk (200m) down the hill (away from the zoo).
To Parkville by bus
Bus route 505 travels between Moonee Ponds Bus Interchange and Royal Pde, Melbourne University via Parkville Gardens. The bus travels along Poplar Rd, with bus stops just before and after the Orygen main entrance.
To Parkville by car
Plenty of parking is available on site. First half-hour is free. There are also parking options at the zoo and across the road. Please allow plenty of time in case you are not able to park close by.
Werribee
Werribee is co-located with headspace Werribee on the Victoria University campus.
Address: Victoria University Campus at Building 12 (Gate 1), 235 Hoppers Lane, Werribee VIC 3030
Phone: (03) 8001 2366
To Werribee by train
The Werribee Line will take you to Hoppers Crossing Railway Station. It is a 1.1km walk from the station to the PYMHWS premises (which is shared with Orygen and headspace). Alternatively, you can take the 498 bus.
To Werribee by bus
Bus route 498 runs between Hoppers Crossing Railway Station (Werribee line) and Laverton Railway Station (Werribee line) and travels along Hoppers Lane past the Victoria University campus and PYMHWS premises. The Victoria University Werribee Campus bus stop is about 100 metres from PYMHWS. The Victoria University Sports Complex bus stop is a longer walk of about 500 metres.
To Werribee by car
There is car parking available on site at Victoria University. You can enter via Gate 1 and park outside of Building 12. Visit Reception for a parking permit to cover the duration of your appointment.
