myrollercoaster provides a safe place online for young people to get information, express themselves, connect with other people, explore support options and/or book a counselling appointment.
myrollercoaster grew out of realisation that traditional support services didn't suit young people.
The model of care is shaped to reinforce self-help, peer support and access to professional services for 13 – 25 year olds.
It is being piloted in Wangaratta, with the goal that the approach goes regional in 2014/15.
The myrollercoaster team consists of therapeutic and administrative staff at UnitingCare Goulburn North East, volunteers (primarily aged 15 – 30), school welfare officers, mental health workers and youth service providers.