Early Intervention Support Services

After School Workshops and School Holiday Programs

HelpingMinds delivers a range of workshops, facilitated by qualified counsellors, to support the mental wellbeing of young people aged 6-18 years in the City of Swan, Gascoyne, Midwest and the Kimberley, with our team based in Midland, Carnarvon, Geraldton, Port Hedland and Broome.

We host our workshops in a nurturing and fun environment where young people can come together in a safe space to work on achieving positive mental health goals. Our student workshops include:

• C.R.A.F.T. – Creating Resilience Awareness Friendship Teamwork
• FriendFest
• Healthy Horizons
• Protective Behaviours
• School Transitioning
• Stepping Stones

Eligibility - Young people between 6-18 years who have emotional or social difficulties or are at risk of developing a mental health challenge, living in City of Swan, Geraldton, Carnarvon, Port Hedland and Broome.

Early Intervention Counselling for Young People

We offer free and confidential counselling and support to young people who experience emotional or social difficulties and are at risk of developing a mental health concern. Counselling and support can help manage emotions, build resilience and coping skills.

The majority of mental health challenges will emerge before a person reaches the age of 25. The earlier that young people at risk receive support the more likely they are to cope with challenging situations and emotions. It is easy for young people to be overwhelmed by their emotions if they have no one to talk to, if they feel mis-understood or if they have no one around them that they trust. The ‘right’ support will provide them with tools and techniques to develop resilience and mental and emotional strength and will steer them away from negative habits and behaviours.

Eligibility - Young people between 6-18 years who have emotional or social difficulties or are at risk of developing a mental health challenge, living in City of Swan, Geraldton, Carnarvon, Port Hedland and Broome.

In-school Counselling

HelpingMinds provides free in-school professional counselling to young people aged 8-17 years who have a family member living with mental health challenges.

Counselling appointments are carried out weekly or fortnightly in 30- or 60-minute sessions. The majority of mental health challenges will emerge before the age of 25. The earlier that young people at risk receive support the more likely they are to cope with challenging situations and emotions. It is easy for young people to be overwhelmed by their emotions if they have no one to talk to, if they feel mis-understood or if they have no one around them that they trust. The ‘right’ support will provide them with tools and techniques to develop resilience and mental and emotional strength and will steer them away from negative habits and behaviours.

Our counselling is flexible to fit into your schedule and can include

• Individual counselling appointments for students aged 6-18
• In-school counselling for students aged 6-18
• Appointments at pre-arranged outreach options such as community centres

Eligibility - Young people aged 6-18 years and residing in the City of Swan, who have emotional difficulties or are at risk of developing mental health challenges are also able to access free in-school counselling.