Offering services where young people are
Young people face unique barriers to accessing mental health services, including time constraints, the need for parent or carer involvement, and limited travel options.
To reduce these barriers to accessing support, our Youth Counsellors have a presence at over 50 schools and community settings across WA, offering mental health services for young people.
Counselling in schools
We have Youth Counsellors present in over 50 schools across WA – in fact, more than half of the young people we support access counselling within their school setting.
Our Youth Counsellors work with students in their existing environment, alongside their support networks such as teachers and school staff, to help them navigate challenges and achieve their goals.
A young person can access in school Youth Counselling if:
- They attend a school where a Youth Counsellor is assigned.
- They are willing and ready to receive support.
- They are available at a time that works for the young person, the Youth Counsellor and the school, during school hours.
In school Youth Counselling is provided:
- Privately and confidentially
- With no referral required
- At no cost to the young person, their families/carers, or the school
- During normal school hours to ensure young people don’t need to take additional time during their day
Counselling in Community
Youth Focus also delivers services to young people (12 to 25) from a small number of community venues that prioritise the needs of young people.
To discover which community venues we offer mental health services, please contact us.
Partnering with Youth Focus
Youth Focus is always seeking to support and enhance the mental health of more young people, and build the network of partners and allies in new schools and communities.
Counselling is just one of the services provided by Youth Focus in support of mental health in young people. Please contact us if you would like to learn more about how we might work alongside your school, community or workplace to support young people.