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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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