Shift

SHIFT helps young people aged 12-25 in Logan and Redlands to change their relationship with drugs and alcohol.  

At YFS, we believe young people thrive when they feel valued, have a genuine say in how they are supported, and are connected to family, friends, and their community.  

Our Youth Development Coaches offer flexible, therapeutic support based on your goals. We can help you to: 

• strengthen connections with your family, community, or other support networks 

• reduce drug and alcohol related harm including through detox and rehabilitation 

• improve your physical and mental health 

• link with school, training, or employment opportunities. 

SHIFT is a free, voluntary service, meaning we will only take you on as a client if you agree to be part of our program. We don’t judge you, and we don’t try to change you. Instead, we work with you to understand your goals and help you achieve them. 

After you contact or are referred to SHIFT, a coach will book an initial appointment with you and your family. This can be at your home, the YFS office, or somewhere else that feels comfortable. 

At this meeting, your coach will help you identify priorities and develop goals. Together, you will plan, problem solve, and work through the actions needed to reach your goals. As everyone has different needs, strengths, and interests, your plan will be uniquely tailored to you. These are examples of what we can help you with: 

• practical assistance, including making health appointments 

• exploring what a healthy life looks like for you 

• implementing harm reduction strategies or access to treatment services 

• developing life skills, like personal and emotional awareness 

• building positive connections with peers and family 

• finding a job or study that’s the right fit for you and your strengths. 

Your SHIFT coach will check in with you regularly to discuss how your life is going and whether your goals are being met, or if they need to be updated based on new priorities. 

SHIFT accepts referrals from family members, peers, youth services, government and non-government services, schools, general practitioners or other community or health care services.  

SHIFT is a voluntary service, and a young person’s consent is required before a referral can be accepted or support can begin. 

To refer someone to SHIFT please contact the YFS Office on 3826 1500 or contact us via email on shift@yfs.org.au 

SHIFT is funded by Queensland Health through the Mater Young Adult Health Centre. 

SHIFT works in partnership with Mater Clarence Street.