About the Youth Psychosocial Support Packages (YPSP) Program
The YPSP is designed to support young people with mental health issues to increase their participation in, and contribution to, their community, social and economic life.
Nomination for the YPSP is available to people aged 16-24 and by referral only. If you wish to find out more, please contact us on 6253 4700 or ypsp@pillar.org.au. You can also read the YPSP frequently asked questions here.
Nominations OPEN: Until December 2023 or until packages are allocated.
How YPSP can help you
The program provides a diverse range of support services that can be personalised to meet your individual goals and needs. These services can include helping you with daily living, maintaining stable housing, and accessing other relevant services.
The primary aim of YPSP is to improve your overall wellbeing and help you in your recovery, promoting your independence and improving your quality of life.
The YPSP will:
- Provide you with person-centred support
- Be responsive to your individual needs
- Offer cultural safety
- Be trauma-informed
- Improve your wellbeing & promote your personal recovery
- Promote your independence
- Focus on what you need to improve your quality of life
YPSP offers a range of supports to help you:
- Keep on top of day-to-day living
- Maintain tenancy / stable accommodation (if applicable)
- Navigate access to other services
- Build confidence socially, and in gaining education or employment
- By supporting your family or carers (if applicable)
The YPSP is a partnership between the Mental Health Commission (MHC) and:
Contact us
Speak with Tiana or Tom – our Peer Workers – at Pillar Support Coordination.
Ph: (08) 6253 4700
Email: ypsp@pillar.org.au
Applying for the YPSP Program
There are several forms that you must complete and submit to apply for YPSP.
These documents provide you with detailed information about the program. By completing the forms, you’ll provide Pillar Support Coordination with the information we need to determine if you are eligible for the program.
NB/ We recommend you use Google Chrome to access and download forms to avoid corruption of data.
STEP 1 – Apply for the YPSP by completing:
1. Information & consent form
2. Nomination form
- Click here to download the Nomination form (PDF)
- Click here to download the Nomination form (Word)
- Click here to complete the Nomination webform
- If you choose to complete the Nomination webform, you will need to complete all other documents first and submit those documents when you submit the webform
3. Risk assessment form
The risk assessment needs to be completed by the referring agency or service provider. If you are referring yourself, please contact Pillar to complete the form with you at (08) 6253 4700 or ypsp@pillar.org.au.
4. Participant Agreement
STEP 2 – Submit your application:
- Complete the submission webform (bottom of this page)
Use this option if you have completed all documents electronically. These will need to be attached to your submission.
OR
- Complete the Nomination webform
Use this option if you wish to complete the Nomination web form (instead of the PDF or Word version). All other documents must be completed before you complete and submit the Nomination web form. You will submit all completed documents via the Nomination web form.
OR
- Complete all documents in hard copy
Please post or hand deliver to:
Pillar Support Coordination
YPSP Program
32 Burton Street
Cannington WA 6107
Have a question?
If you have any questions or need help with submitting your nomination, please contact Pillar Support Coordination and speak with a Peer Worker or Support Coordinator.
Ph: (08) 6253 4700
Email: ypsp@pillar.org.au
