TAIHS Youth Support Services

TYSS provides general youth support services including the provision of information, referral, advice, assessment, and case management TYSS covers all communities located within the Townsville Region

TYSS supports young people who are aged 12-21 years old (and younger siblings 8 years and over) that are experiencing any of the below:

• Homeless or at risk of homelessness
• Wanting help for drugs, alcohol, or other substances (e.g. sniffing)
• Having problems with family at home
• Not in school, training, or employment
• Harming themselves

TYSS staff can support by assisting young people to achieve their goals, connect with family and community and also encourage them to make healthy lifestyle choices. Our staff can also assist by engaging in education and or training programs and possibly assist with employment pathway options. One-on-one support is provided, with 24/7 on call support to give advocacy for each young person, with further assistance of information and advice and transport to and from appointments.

Referrals are accepted from the young person themselves, schools, NGOs, police, and family members.  For assistance with the referral process please email staff directly on the email below

The program is funded by the Queensland Government Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women.

Open Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Address: 10-16 Peel Street, Garbutt 4814 (access via Lonerganne Street)

For all enquiries please call: 07 4759 4028

Email: [email protected]