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Date: Saturday 4 September, 7 pm
Youth Focus Mental Health Delivery Service Models won a Silver Award in the Non-Governement Organsiation Provided Services category at the Mental Health Services Conference (MHS) 2009 Achievement Awards. The Award was presented to Jenny Allen, our CEO on 2 September 2009 at Perth Convention Centre. It is an honour and great achievement for Youth Focus to be given such recognition. The MHS Conference is the largest mental health and addiction services conference in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.
Youth Focus’ Peer Support Program is an early intervention program for 14-18 year olds who are showing signs associated with suicide, depression and self harm. Throughout 2006 and 2007 a qualitative research investigation was undertaken by the University of Western Australian into this unique program and it is with great pride and pleasure that we are able to share with you the final report.
Please go to our Publications page to download a copy of the report.
The Youth Focus Foundation is currently embarking on a capital campaign program to redevelop our offices in Burswood. For more information on the Foundation please go to What We Do
We now have a page on our website dedicated to the benefits of becoming a Youth Focus corporate sponsor. It also has special offers and bargains from existing sponsors and articles of interest. Please go to Corporate page for more information.
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Youth Focus is a West Australian, non-profit community based organisation working with young people, aged 12 to 18 years, who are showing early signs associated with suicide, depression and self-harm. Youth Focus can also provide services to their families. Youth Focus values young lives by ensuring the emotional well-being of young people, developing their self worth and offering them the opportunity to reach their full potential.
The Youth and Family Services Team comprises of professionally qualified youth and family counsellors with extensive experience working in this specialised area.
Youth Focus is an early intervention and prevention service and does not provide a crisis service. If you are in need of urgent medical or psychological assistance, we recommend you consult your local doctor, the emergency department of Princess Margaret Hospital or Royal Perth Hospital or a specialist mental health provider. You may wish to consider contacting Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 for telephone-based assistance.
