A well-known youth trauma recovery organisation is bringing its services to the Western Plains schools for the first time next year.

While our region is a vibrant and diverse community, like many others it faces challenges related to youth empowerment, mental health and social well-being.

Youth Insearch, which is already established in Victoria, Queensland and other parts of NSW will deliver services including accessible programs, community engagement and leadership opportunities.

Ray Robinson, spokesperson for Youth Insearch said the organisation is looking at providing social workers in schools in Coonamble and Gilgandra, as well as other locations.

"The program is open to any schools although these are areas we are initially looking at," Mr Robinson said "We will employ social workers who will be based at schools and provide case plans, work on goals and vocational skills with identified youth."

Currently about 30 per cent of young people who attend the Youth Insearch program are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and 10 per cent are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD). The organisation's youth leaders are from these diverse cultural backgrounds and are all trained in cultural sensitivity. 

Mr Robinson said social workers will be placed in schools from three to five days a week dependent on school funding.

"We are aiming to have around five social workers placed across the Western Plains," he said. "Besides the day to day support they will offer, we also run weekend workshops."

Workshops are run at Lake Macquarie and Lake Keepit - these 48 hour retreats cater for up to 50 young people at a time.

"These are almost like group therapy sessions," Mr Robinson said. "And definitely where the magic happens for young people."

Youth Insearch is a not for profit group and a registered charity.

"This is our first time out west with a place-based model of support," Mr Robinson said. "We will be kicking off next year in schools."

James Fowles, the General Manager Program Operations and also a qualified social worker said Youth Insearch were excited about the expansion of their program

 "We are excited to bring our peer-led program and expertise to the Western NSW region. The challenges faced by young people are not unique to any one area, and we believe that, with the support of the community, we can make a positive impact on the lives of many young individuals here," he said.