- 3707young people supported last year
- 22290conversations last year
- 8we support young people and create impact in communities across 8 regions
Our Impact Model
Our vision is that young people’s mental health doesn’t get in the way of them being who they want to be, and our Impact Model helps us to measure and evaluate how well we are tracking against this vision.
We work towards our vision by:
- Supporting young people to have positive experiences of help seeking
- Reducing the effect of mental health challenges on young people’s lives
- Helping carers and families to better support young people
- Engaging the communities we work in to be healthier
- Contributing to a more effective mental health system in WA
We know this because of research, outcome measurement, and service and lived experience.
We measure and evaluate the outcomes and impact of our work, using learnings to inform service development.
Supporting young people towards positive experiences of help seeking
Young people say…
“Figured out the different things I can do that make me feel good and how to balance that with normal life.”84% of young people feel…
They are making progress addressing their goals.Young people say…
“I had an amazing experience with youth focus, [Counsellor] supported me through counselling. We went through what I wanted to speak about during my sessions. I have made progress in the area’s I needed and learned new tools and techniques I can use. Thanks [Counsellor].”Young people say…
“Super friendly staff very inclusive and comforting I don’t dread coming in like I do with other doctors or councillor offices”93% of young people feel…
heard, understood and respected .Young people say…
“[Counsellor] has really helped me this session to feel validated and comfortable about an upcoming family session.”
Supporting young people to reduce the effect of their mental health challenges
Young people say…
“I find that coming to Youth Focus helps me talk about all my problems and focus on how I can manage things better.”79% of young people…
understand their mental health better because of today’s session.Young people say…
“[Counsellor] is an amazing listener and has helped me learn to break out of negative thought spirals and practice a way of thinking that really helps. Thank you [Counsellor] <3”Young people say…
“[Counsellor] has helped me and is amazing, she has opened up my perspective in life to be more open and understand my feelings more.”82% of young people…
learned something today that will help them support their mental health.Young people say…
“My counsellor has been very helpful with developing my self-confidence.”