For parents & carers

How Youth Focus can help young people

If a young person in your life is going through a tough time, we can provide safe, confidential and quality mental health services to help them get the support they need.

Parent and Carers

Who can access services at Youth Focus

  • Aged 12 to 25 years

    We provide services for young people of all genders and cultural background, aged between 12 to 25 years.
  • Located within WA

    Our services are available in a number of metropolitan and regional areas across WA, including in schools, online or by phone.
  • Ready to participate

    Young people have the right to choose the support that feels right for them. We can provide help once they have given their consent and are ready to engage with our services.

Getting started with Youth Focus

  • Reach out in way that you feel most comfortable

    If you think Youth Focus is right for a young person in your life, fill out the form by clicking ‘Request support’ below or by calling us directly.
  • Speak with us

    One of our team members will contact you, or the young person you are referring, to chat about what support at Youth Focus might look like and arrange the initial appointment. We only provide support once the young person has given their consent and is ready to engage with our services.
  • Meet a Youth Focus Counsellor

    When a young person’s session time arrives, you can drop them off at our centre for their safe and confidential appointment. You’re welcome to wait in our reception area for the session time (approximately 40 – 90 minutes).

Get support for a young person

We’re here to be a safe space for young people to talk about what’s going on for them.

Find a location near you

We offer a range of mental health services in metropolitan and regional locations across WA, including in schools.

Supporting a young person with their mental health

Parents and carers can play a crucial role in a young person’s support team. Your involvement can make it easier for a young person to access support, apply new knowledge and practice skills in their day-to-day lives.

Youth mental health

FAQs for parents & carers

Find answers to common questions from parents and carers about supporting young people and accessing our services.

Helpful resources

Your involvement can make it easier for a young person to access support, apply new knowledge and practice new skills in their day-to-day lives, when they need it most.