FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES

YouthCARE actively supports the wellbeing of over 600 school communities across Western Australia delivering positive impacts and the hope for a brighter future.

Guided by values of care, respect, compassion and service, YouthCARE reaches people in need through specific programs, sessions and opportunities that draw together various aspects of community. Partnerships with service and resource providers connect people with real world solutions, empathy and a sense of belonging while guiding students, parents and school staff towards positive outcomes and experiences. 

Below are links to a range of services that support families and individuals:

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND HELPLINES

13 Yarn

13 92 76

Free 24/7 crisis support with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander crisis supporter.

Beyond Blue

Free mental health information, support, programs and resources.

Kids Helpline

1800 55 1800

Free 24/7 counselling service for children and young people.

Lifeline Australia

13 11 14

Free 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.

Mental Health Emergency Response Line (MHERL)

Immediate support for mental health crises affecting parents and children.

Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAMHS)

Mental health services specifically for children and adolescents.

WA Child Protection

Resources and assistance for families in need of child protection services.

CRISIS SUPPORT

1800 Respect

1800 737 732

Free 24/7 phone counselling for those impacted by sexual assault or family violence.

Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline

1800 007 339

Free 24/7 phone support, information, advice and counselling for women.

Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline

1800 000 599

Free 24/7 counselling service for children and young people.

Red Cross

Support for families in crisis or disaster situations.

FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES

e-Safety Commission

Information on cyber safety.

Parenting WA

Parenting support through helplines, workshops and resources.

Raising Children Network

Online information on parenting from birth to adulthood.

Relationships Australia

Counselling, support groups, and workshops for families and parents.

Ngala – Raising Happiness

Programs, services and support for families from birth to adolescence.

Family Support Network

Provides parenting education, workshops, and personal consultations.

The Smith Family

Provides educational support and resources for disadvantaged children and families.

Parenting Connections

Support, resources and workshops for parents of children with special needs.

FOOD AND GOODS SUPPORT SERVICES

Foodbank

Supporting families and communities with food and meals.

No Limits Perth

Food hampers, household assistance, monthly community support hubs.

The Smith Family

Provides educational support and resources for disadvantaged children and families.

Salvation Army

Supporting families and individuals of all ages with practical needs.

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