Focus Plus is a program of Youth Focus, accessed through the Medicare system, which provides bulk-billed psychological counselling to young people aged 12-25 years eligible for a Mental Health Care Plan.
Focus Plus
Youth Focus clinicians are registered psychologists who specialise in youth mental health and suicide prevention. The service is available through Youth Focus sites at Joondalup, Burswood, Rockingham, and Mandurah.
Psychological services offered by Youth Focus Plus clinicians include:
• Psychological counselling
• Psycho-education
• Motivational interviewing
• Relaxation strategies
• Social skills training
• Interpersonal psychotherapy
• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Referral Information
General practitioners wishing to refer to Youth Focus Plus will need to provide a Mental Health Care Plan that can be sent directly to Youth Focus here.
Upon receiving the Plan, Youth Focus will contact the young person to initiate an appointment. Should the young person require additional services outside of the 10 Medicare counselling sessions, Focus Plus clinicians can provide three extra no-fee appointments.
For further information, please contact Youth Focus on (08) 6266 4333.
If you require urgent mental health support, please attend your nearest hospital emergency department or call:
- Mental Health Emergency Response Line on 1300 555 788
- Rurallink on 1800 552 002
- CAMHS Crisis Connect: 1800 048 636
- Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
- Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
- Lifeline on 13 11 14
- 13Yarn on 13 93 76
To enquire about the services we can provide for you, or someone you know, please call:
(08) 6266 4333 More contact information