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Young People’s Mental Health

Early support for young people designed to build confidence, strengthen wellbeing and provide practical support through life's challenges.

Growing up comes with many challenges. School pressures, friendships, family changes, emotions and everyday stress can sometimes feel overwhelming. Support is available to help young people navigate these experiences and build healthy pathways forward.

Free & Funded Services
Youth-focused Support
Regional South Australia
Referral Pathways Available

Find the right support

Youth Psych Therapy

Support helping young people better understand emotions, develop coping skills and strengthen wellbeing.

Support may help with:

Youth Clinical Care & Coordination

Coordinated support for young people experiencing severe and persistent mental health challenges.

Support may help with:

Flipside Roxby Downs

Community based youth support helping build resilience, wellbeing and connection.

Services included:

Headspace

Support for young people aged 12–25 including mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs and work and study support.

Support designed for young people

Young people experience many changes throughout life, and sometimes emotions, relationships, school pressures or wellbeing concerns can become difficult to manage alone.

Country & Outback Health offers early intervention and youth-focused support designed around the needs of young people and their families.

Whether support is needed for emotional wellbeing, mental health, school challenges or building confidence, our team works alongside young people to help them feel supported and connected.

How we support young people

Support

Providing guidance and practical support.

Understand

Helping young people better understand emotions and wellbeing.

Connect

Creating healthy support networks and community pathways.

Grow

Building confidence and resilience for the future.

Support may help with

Feeling overwhelmed

School or study stress

Friendship challenges

Emotional changes

Anxiety or worry

Sleep difficulties

Social withdrawal

Life transitions

How to get started

Choose a support service

Review the available services and find the one that best fits your needs

Referral or contact submitted

Complete a referral form or contact the service directly

Our team reviews information

We review your referral and assess the best support pathway

Appointment arranged

We contact you to arrange your first appointment

Support begins

You begin working with our team to support your wellbeing

Referral pathways may vary depending on the service selected. Our team can help guide you to the most suitable support option.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Youth Mental Health services does Country & Outback Health provide?

Country & Outback Health offers a range of services for young people including Youth Psychotherapy, Youth Clinical Care & Coordination, Flipside Roxby Downs, headspace Port Augusta, headspace Whyalla and Flying headspace. Each service is designed to support young people with different mental health, wellbeing and life challenges.

Our youth services support children, adolescents and young adults. Age eligibility varies depending on the individual service. Our team can help determine which service is the most appropriate.

The most appropriate service depends on the young person’s age, needs, goals and circumstances. Our team can discuss your situation and recommend the best pathway.

Some services require a GP referral or Mental Health Treatment Plan, while others accept self-referrals or online referrals. Referral requirements differ between services.

Yes. Parents and carers play an important role in supporting young people. Their involvement depends on the young person’s age, preferences and clinical needs.

Yes. All services are provided in a safe and confidential environment while balancing privacy, family involvement and the wellbeing of the young person.

Get in Touch

Head Office: 127 Nicolson Avenue, Whyalla Norrie, SA.

Support starts with a conversation

Whether you are seeking support for yourself or someone you care about, we are here to help.