Achievements against Priority Initiatives
Brookvale Safe Haven
A second Safe Haven for young people was opened in September 2024 at Brookvale Community Health Centre, expanding support for those aged 12–17 (or up to 18 if still attending school). Alongside the first youth-focused Safe Haven at Macquarie Hospital, these are the only services in NSW dedicated solely to young people needing a safe, culturally sensitive space to talk openly and feel supported during times of distress or suicidal thoughts. Early evaluation of the Brookvale Safe Haven shows promising outcomes. Staffed by trained peer-support workers, the Safe Haven provides a calm, non-clinical environment where young people feel heard and can be connected to mental health professionals when needed. This initiative reflects NSLHD’s commitment to co-designed, community-based care that prioritises safety, dignity, and early intervention—ensuring young people have access to the right support, at the right time, in a space that feels safe and respectful.
You can watch a video about the NSLHD Youth Response Team and Safe Haven services on Vimeo (https://vimeo.com/936097350), highlighting the important work of Consumer Peer Workers and the NSLHD Youth Response Team in delivering culturally sensitive, non-judgmental care to adolescents in distress.
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