A multi-disciplinary and evidence-informed approach to support 13-19 year old youth who are in need of more urgent or intensive mental health and/or substance use services. Outreach workers can provide services in the community.
YURT is for youth experiencing the following:
• Acute disturbance in mood, thinking or behavior which might manifest with suicidal ideation, mood problems or psychotic symptoms
• Moderate to severe primary substance use with or without mental illness
• Functional challenges associated with housing, income and health
• Difficulties accessing health and social services
13 - 19 yrs