As we head towards the end of another year, we wanted to share the powerful difference that our community’s support has made for young people, and their families, in WA. We recently heard from a parent of a young person who’s been helped by our services, who kindly shared her reflection with us
Youth Focus offers something vital. It provides a safe space where young people can be heard, seen, and guided through the chaos of modern adolescence. It is not just about providing counselling, it is about giving families hope, giving young people someone they can trust, and creating pathways out of despair.
In my daughter’s case, it has been life changing. Youth Focus did not just support her, they helped change the trajectory of her life. For me, they gave me a partner in parenting during a time when I felt most alone.
For our community, the value of this service cannot be measured only in numbers or appointments kept. It is measured in lives redirected, trust rebuild, and young people finding the strength to keep going. That is what Youth Focus has given us.
Thank you.
Katie*, parent of a young person supported by Youth Focus
There are hundreds of families who are struggling to get the help they need to support the young person in their lives. Being a parent or a carer of a young person who is experiencing mental health challenges can be a frightening and lonely journey, but we are committed to making sure they have someone to turn, so they can get the help they need and deserve.
Access to the right support can change the trajectory of a young person’s life. It can mean distress avoided, harm prevented and can result in significantly better outcomes for their future. For us, it is not just about supporting the young person but also the people who walk alongside them.
“For the first time in a long while, I feel like I am getting my daughter back. She has hope, she trusts again, and she is starting to believe in herself.” – Katie*
Your support means that we can make sure young people across Western Australia can access the right mental health support, when and where they need it.
*name changed to protect privacy.
