Youth Focus is an independent Western Australian charity who provide a range of FREE mental health services for young people 12 to 25 years of age and their families, who are showing early signs associated with thoughts of suicide, depression and self harm. Our services are offered by highly experienced and qualified psychologists and youth counsellors and don’t require a referral from your GP. All clients are offered a professional service without time restrictions, which means you have the flexibility to access our services for as long as is required in a location that suits you.
Services include:
Therapeutic Youth Counselling
Family Therapy
Youth Peer Support Program
Youth Mentoring Program
Education & Training Programs
For more information regarding these services, please visit our website www.youthfocus.com.au.
If you believe you or anyone you know needs our assistance please call 08 6266 4333 between 9am and 5pm WST, Monday to Friday.
Vision
To prevent youth suicide, depression and self-harm.
Purpose
To support young people who are showing early signs associated with suicide, depression, self-harm and their families and carers.
Objectives
- To provide free youth and family therapeutic support and intervention
- To offer early support and assistance to young people and their families
- To promote the development of coping, interpersonal and psychosocial competencies in young people
- To promote strong and caring relationships between young people, their families, peers and communities
- To work in a coordinated and collaborative manner with other programs providing services to the young person and their family
- Provide youth and family friendly community based support