Young People and Children

Modified on Fri, 13 Dec at 11:19 AM

Headspace

Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. They began in 2006, and ever since they’ve provided early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year-olds.  


Each year, they help thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support through their headspace services in over 154 communities across Australia, online and phone counselling services, vocational services, and presence in schools.

Headspace Home


ReachOut 

Anonymous and confidential, ReachOut is a safe place where young people can openly express themselves, get a deeper understanding and perspective on what’s happening in their lives, connect with people who will provide judgement-free support, and build the resilience to manage their challenges now and in the future. 

ReachOut Home


Kids Help Line 

Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800 provides free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25 in Australia.

Kids Help Line Home 


Black Dog Institute

Black Dog Institute has developed this resource.

6 Ways to Support a Young Person


Mindstrength 

For young people including their parents - online courses aimed at increasing understanding and developing resilience. 

Mindstrength


Beyond Blue - Be You

For educators of young people (early years to 18) – Be You aims to transform Australia’s approach to supporting children’s and young people’s mental health in early learning services and schools, from early years to 18.

Beyond Blue - Be You


Brave-Online 

is an evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) designed to help children (8-12) and teenager (13-17) cope with anxiety. There is also a program for young children aged 3-7 years. 

Brave Online


Child Protection Helpline

132 111 24/7 helpline - when to call / what to report 

Mandatory Reporters - How to Make a Child Protection Report


Teenagers seeking help

There comes a time when a young person may want to seek mental health services on their own.

Can Teenagers Access Services On Their Own?


Was this article helpful?

That’s Great!

Thank you for your feedback

Sorry! We couldn't be helpful

Thank you for your feedback

Let us know how can we improve this article!

Select at least one of the reasons
CAPTCHA verification is required.

Feedback sent

We appreciate your effort and will try to fix the article