Youth drugs and alcohol education
Helping young people feel safe and supported.
What is Bidee?
Support for young lives
Healthy habits
What does 'Bidee' mean
Helping young people feel safe and supported
We designed Bidee to help young people feel safe and supported as they work to create a healthy relationship with drugs and alcohol. As a culturally sensitive program, Bidee is for all young people, whatever your background.
To best support you on your personal recovery pathway, our approach considers any mental health or trauma needs as part of a holistic journey of education and harm reduction that moves you towards a life where alcohol and other drugs is no longer a barrier.
Our vision
Create a safe space for you to access helpful youth drugs and alcohol education
Raise awareness of the life-changing benefits of preventing harm, rather than eliminating AOD
Provide daily support from Wellbeing Facilitators as you find a pathway away from AOD
Connect you with to other helpful support services that grow your ability to be confident and in control
Are we the right fit?
Bidee’s youth drugs and alcohol education is not a quick fix – it’s a journey for young people seeking to make alcohol and other drugs a manageable part of their lives, however long it takes. If you’re up for it, you’ll be open to:
Discovering the harmful consequences that comes from unhealthy use
Learning daily strategies and skills to reduce your dependence
Connecting with specialist services and counselling that support you on your journey
Seeking help for related challenges, from mental health, to family issues and domestic violence.
Our passionate Wellbeing Facilitator delivers a range of youth drugs and alcohol education workshops designed to get you on the right track. The focus of the workshops is often harm-reduction strategies, where you’ll find ways to reduce use of alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs to the point where it's manageable. However, they also cover a range of other complementary strategies that build your ability to function without it, from sleep strategies that do not include cannabis, to practicing mindfulness through craftwork, or using sensory toys to ease your feelings of anxiety.
To complement our series of youth drugs and alcohol advice workshops, we’ll also connect you to a range of other wraparound support services that help you grow as a person and live the life you choose.
✔️Access community or private housing, or apply for private rentals (including advocating on your behalf with real estate agencies)
✔️Sort out your financial situation (e.g. budgeting, clearing debt, rent arrears)
✔️Strengthen your family relationships (e.g. through our Reconnect program)
✔️Engage with education and training opportunities and gain employment
✔️Access our services (e.g. financial counselling, tenancy support), and services from other providers (e.g. mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs).
Get trusted youth drugs and alcohol advice now
The Bidee Program is made possible thanks to the Mental Health Commission. Funding has allowed us to provide a Wellbeing Facilitator to support our youth homelessness services, growing our ability to effectively respond to the needs of young people with co-occurring alcohol and other drugs and mental health issues.
So if you’re ready to start a new path, it’s never been a better time to get the youth drugs and alcohol education you need. To connect with Bidee, or to refer a friend, drop in and see us at 26-28 Forrest Avenue, Bunbury, or call 1800 115 799.