The Bellingen Nambucca Youth Service is the only free local support service working with young people between the ages of 12 to 18 years, and their families.

The service works in conjunction with other groups and organisations in our community to provide a service that is responsive, flexible, and inclusive.

The Youth Service is a provider of the Community and Family Support (CAFS) program through funding from NSW Communities and Justice.

Our Youth Workers are skilled and available to deliver and advise on the following:

- General counselling,

- Advocacy, advice, and referrals

- Sexual health,

- Health and wellbeing, including issues around depression and anxiety,

- Bullying and abuse,

- Relationships,

- Friendship issues,

- Issues with School,

- Education pathways,

- Employment and Centrelink,

- Parenting,

- Youth development,

- Programs and workshops,

Our Youth Workers are based at the Bellingen Youth Hub and are often out and about so they can arrange to meet you in person in Bellingen, Dorrigo, Urunga, Nambucca, Macksville and surrounding areas.

Call or text Rhi or Micayla to connect with the service.

Pride Club is a youth support group coordinated by Bellingen Nambucca Youth Services for same-sex attracted and gender diverse young people aged 12-21.

The group aims to create inclusive friendship connections, a sense of belonging, and a safe space for young people.

BNYS recognises that a range of factors increase mental health risks for LGBT+ young people. These include shame and self-hatred, depression and anxiety, minority stress, accumulation of traumatic micro aggressions from homophobic and transphobic behaviours, as well as social isolation and family conflict.

The Dorrigo Youth Centre operates an after-school drop-in program on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-5:00pm.

Drop-in is a fun safe space where young people can hang out, play games, create art, access wifi and printing, watch movies, share meals, and engage with supportive adult mentors.

Supported by a BNYS Youthworker and a dedicated group of local volunteers, the group has lots of room to grow and develop.