The OAC program works to reduce youth homelessness and support healing, recovery and safety following conflict. The OAC practitioner can support young people to prevent further family breakdown, strengthen emotional regulation, rebuild confidence, improve communication skills, develop healthy coping strategies and assist young people to navigate challenging dynamics towards them being well-connected and safe. The OAC practitioner can support young people either individually or facilitate joint sessions with a family member, guardian or peer to help repair and rebuild relationships. The OAC practitioner can meet with young people in the community, at home, or in private youth friendly spaces.
Referrals into this program are provided by The Salvation Army to the OAC program. If you are residing in Salvation Army Housing and are interested in support from the OAC program, please talk to your case manager or email oac@crs.org.au.
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