About
The SOAR Program assists young people aged between 16-24 years with mental health challenges, including those with co-occurring alcohol and drug issues, to participate more in their community, social and economic life. The personalised program offers a variety of support services that aim to improve young people's wellbeing, independence and quality of life. This includes support with everyday skills, maintaining safe accommodation, and accessing other services. Our team includes Peer Workers and Youth Workers.
SOAR Program was previously known as the Youth Psychosocial Support Packages (YPSP).
Details
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Who is this service for: Young people aged between 16-24 years with mental health challenges.
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Costs: This is a free service.
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Waitlist: Nominations for support packages are opened periodically by Hope Community Services. Please contact Hope Community Services at pcs@hopecs.org.au for details on the referral process and openings.
For urgent mental health support
Call Lifeline on 13 11 14
or the Mental Health Emergency Response Line on 1300 555 788.
If life is in danger, call 000 or Suicide Call Back service on 1300 659 467.
More Information
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Mental health and wellbeing services offer support for individuals dealing with mental health issues. This can include counselling, therapy, support groups, and resources to promote overall mental health.Independent living
Independent living services support individuals in living independently, especially those with disabilities or older adults. This can include personal care and access to community resources.Job Placement and Employment Services
Job placement and employment services help individuals find and secure employment. This can include job search assistance, resume writing, interview preparation, and connecting job seekers with potential employers.Youth Psychosocial Support Services
Youth Psychosocial Support Services include: Personal development and life skills; stabilising living arrangements; finances; social skills; health and wellbeing; family; employment and learning.Young people aged between 16-25 years with mental health challenges, with or without co-occurring alcohol and drug issues.
SOAR is designed to assist young people with mental health challenges, with or without co-occurring alcohol and drug issues to participate more in their community, social and economic life.
The personalised program offers a variety of support services that help meet individual goals and needs, including support with everyday skills, maintaining safe accommodation and accessing other services.
SOAR is proudly funded by Mental Health Commission of WA
The SOAR and SOAR Plus Program is proudly funded by the Mental Health Commission of Western Australia. This funding enables the delivery of tailored, person-centred support to young people across WA who are experiencing mental health challenges, helping them build resilience, strengthen connections, and work towards recovery and wellbeing.
