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The Youth Suicide Action Group (YSAG) formed in Launceston in 1999, is an incorporated, community based organization, which has initiated the Time Out Project, as a refuge for at risk young people.
The Time Out House provides secure weekend accommodation to young people from the age of 14 to 28 years of age, some whom may have been discharged from hospital with no place to stay and at times, others who need to be supported to provide a safe haven from a less than desirable environment.
From a referral process, clients are supported by a team of trained befrienders in a weekend stay at the House. This consists of up to 60 hours from Friday evening, a roster of two befrienders volunteers per shift covering the weekend, till Sunday night and where possible Monday morning, for a maximum of one client per weekend. (We can accept 2 clients if they are related, eg. parent/child, siblings.)
Clients come from all around the state; we have had clients travel by bus to Launceston from Hobart and Burnie. Our long term goal is to provide this service to each area in Tasmania. This service is non government funded and is provided to the community by donations made from community groups, businesses and individuals.
The Time Out House has provided respite for more than 65 young people since it opened its doors.
