At the regional level, several health authorities have developed dedicated services for adolescents in order to respond more effectively to the needs of young people.

Law 405/1975 established family counselling centres (“consultori familirari”), which are coordinated by Local Health Authorities and provide support and protection for families and individuals. 

Some of family counselling centres, have established a Youth Space (Spazio Giovani), a service offering counselling, medical consultations and psychological support for young people aged 14 to 20 or 24. The Youth Spaces provide psychological and social counselling, sexual and reproductive health services, and support for risky behaviours. The services are multidisciplinary, involving professionals such as psychologists, gynaecologists and midwives. The Youth Spaces also facilitate access to external specialist consultations when needed. They offer accessible, inclusive, and confidential spaces where young people can feel understood, respected, and free from judgement. 

Young people can access the service during the indicated days and hours without an appointment and free of charge. Privacy is guaranteed, including with respect to parents.

Monitoring and evaluation mainly rely on data reported by the centres themselves and are carried out by institutions such as the National Institute of Health (Istituto Superiore di Sanità – ISS) and other public bodies.