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:
Free 24/7 crisis support with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander crisis supporter.
Free mental health information, support, programs and resources.
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.
Resources and assistance for families in need of child protection services.
Free 24/7 phone counselling for those impacted by sexual assault or family violence.
Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline
Free 24/7 phone support, information, advice and counselling for women.
Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline
Free 24/7 counselling service for children and young people.
Support for families in crisis or disaster situations.
Information on cyber safety.
Parenting support through helplines, workshops and resources.
Online information on parenting from birth to adulthood.
Counselling, support groups, and workshops for families and parents.
Programs, services and support for families from birth to adolescence.
Provides parenting education, workshops, and personal consultations.
Provides educational support and resources for disadvantaged children and families.
Support, resources and workshops for parents of children with special needs.
Supporting families and communities with food and meals.
Food hampers, household assistance, monthly community support hubs.
Provides educational support and resources for disadvantaged children and families.
Supporting families and individuals of all ages with practical needs.