Resources for young people aged 13-18 years

Website/Online

ARAFMI     2008
Association of Relatives and Friends of the Emotionally and Mentally Ill. This Australian organisation provides information and support to families and carers about dealing with a mental illness and recovery. [Australia]
Available via: Web
ARAFMI
Email:  admin@arafemi.org.au
Web:http://www.arafemi.org.au/

Association For The Welfare Of Child Health    
Addresses the psychological needs of children, young people and their families. [Australia]
Available via: Web
AWCH (Association For The Welfare Of Child Health )
Web:http://www.awch.org.au/

BC Mental Health & Addiction Services    
An agency of the BC (British Columbia) Provincial Health Services Authority providing a diverse range of mental health services to people across BC.
Available via: Web
British Columbia
Web:http://www.bcmhas.ca/default.htm

Black Dog Institute (The)    
The Black Dog Institute is a not-for-profit, educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in depression and bipolar disorder.
Available via: Please Select
The Black Dog Institute
Email:  blackdog@blackdog.org.au
Web:http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/index.cfm

Blue Pages - Depression Information    
This information is compiled by The Centre for Mental Health Research, The Australian National University. [Australia]
Available via: Web
Email:  bluepages@anu.edu.au
Web:http://www.bluepages.anu.edu.au/

Brighter Futures    
This initiative is a result of the collaboration with The Fathers and Families Research Unit (University of Newcastle) and the NSW Department of Community Services (DoCS). This website offers links to a range of Brighter Futures Practice Resources (which offer specialised guidance to support work with families) as well as a range of fact sheets and brochures (many of which are available in a range of languages and which can be printed out and given to clients). [Australia]
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/for_agencies_that_work_with_us/early_intervention_services.html

Carers Australia Website   Carers Australia  
The Carers Australia website provides information for family carers.

Carers provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness or who are frail.

Available via: Web
 1800 242 636
Web:http://www.carersaustralia.com.au

Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (CRRMH)    
The CRRMH aims to bring quality education and research programmes to all rural areas of NSW through effective partnerships. The Centre will access the collective knowledge and expertise of universities, area mental health services and the resources in rural communities of NSW. [Australia]
Available via: Web
CRRMH(Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health)
Email:  helen.turnbull@gwahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Web:http://www.crrmh.com.au/

Changing Minds    
A new web site that promotes positive mental health includes information on how to think positively, focus on strengths, how to get informed. Also includes links to information and useful websites as well as a discussion forum. [Australia]
Available via: Web
Changing Minds
Web:http://www.changingminds.org.au/home.php

COMIC WA (COMIC - Children Of Mentally Ill Consumers)   COMIC WA (COMIC - Children Of Mentally Ill Consumers)  
Aims & Objectives

COMIC will:

- Advocate for services to be made available to all families where a family member has a mental illness

- Be guided by the experiences of children and adult children who have a parent with a mental illness

- Lobby Government to provide funding for services where mental illness is present in families

- Map any existing programs that deliver services to children who have a family member with a mental illness

- Provide education to families Government and Non-Government agencies about the needs of children who have a parent with a mental illness

- Promote the Family Support Program and provide research and information to MIFWA that informs the Family Support Program
Available via: Web
COMIC WA
Web:http://www.comicwa.org/

Coping You Are Not Alone    
A website with suggestions for talking to children about mental illness. Also contains links to sections for children, teachers and educators, mental health professionals and families.
Available via: Web
MHASP (Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania)
Email:  kids@mhasp.org
Web:http://www.mhasp.org/coping/

Council for the Care of Children    
Council for the Care of Children is an organisation working to make sure children and young people in South Australia are safe and have a good start in life. We are based in Adelaide. Ten of our members are leaders from the community, including an Aboriginal leader and two young people who have spent time in out of home care. The Minister for Families and Communities names the state government departments to be on the Council and the heads of those departments also sit on the Council.

Our vision
We speak up for South Australian children to make sure that they are cherished, nurtured and respected. We want South Australia to be a child-friendly state that acknowledges children's rights and seeks to ensure that children are: safe, happy , healthy, confident and secure, supported to learn and grow.

This website includes a section 'For Children & Young People'. In this section children and young people can look in:
- The Shed - find out what's happening in your backyard. Australian children talk about what's important to them, and we let you know about events for children and young people.
- Know Your Rights Game - play this fun game about children's rights to see how well you know your rights. Get your friends, parents, teachers and other young people and adults to play the game too!
- The Help and Support page has links to places that may be able to help children and young people.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.childrensa.sa.gov.au/index.html

Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA)    
This site contains an A?Z listing of DoHA publications - ttp://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mental-pubs relating to mental health as well as listings about mental health programs - http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mental-progs.
Available via: Please Select
Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA)
Web:http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Home

DepressioNet    
At DepressioNet you will find a comprehensive 24/7 resource of information, help and peer support for those touched by depression.
Available via: Web
Web: http://www.depressionet.com.au/

Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness (FaPMI) Website   Eastern Health  
For children who have an adult family member with a mental illness or mental health issues.
Check the 'Service Directory' tab on website for information about FaPMI.

Available via: Web
Web:http://www.easternhealth.org.au/

Family Separation - A Guide for Teens    
Family Separation - A Guide for Teens
Available via: Web
Child Support Agency - Australian Government
Web:http://www.youth.csa.gov.au/

HEADROOM    
Site for young people 12-18 years, 6-12 years, parents and professionals regarding child and adolescent mental health.

Available via: Web
Web:http://www.headroom.net.au/

Headspace    
The Australian National Youth Mental Health Foundation provides information and resources about mental health and illness for young people. [Australia]
Available via: Web
Headspace
Web:http://www.headspace.org.au/

HereToHelp    
This is the website of a group of seven leading Canadian mental health and addiction, nonprofit agencies working together as the ?BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information?. Funded by the BC Mental Health and Addiction Services, an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority and with some additional support from the Ministry of Children and Family Development, this organisation produces the Visions e-journal (with editions on specific themes). In the Publications section, you will find links to listings of a range of publications, including fact sheets, toolkits, ?state of the knowledge? papers and brochures. The Family Members section contains a range of useful links.
Available via: Please Select
BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information?
Email:  bcpartners@heretohelp.bc.ca
Web:http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/

International Young Carer Programs Directory   Western Australian Association for Mental Health (WAAMH)   2010
A resource for individuals and organisations looking for innovative ways to support young carers who have a parent with a mental illness and to facilitate the collaboration between agencies state wide, nationally and internationally.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.waamh.org.au/latestNews.cfm?mode=fullStory&newsArticleID=154

Involving Fathers in Early Childhood Services    
This website is a joint project of the Family Action Centre (at the University of Newcastle) and Good Beginnings to support the development of father-inclusive services for the benefit of children and families. [Australia]
Available via: Web
Email:  EnquiryCentre@newcastle.edu.au
Web:http://www.newcastle.edu.au/research-centre/fac/research/fathers/involving-fathers/

It's Allright   N/A  
A SANE website for young people with family or friends affected by mental illness.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.itsallright.org

Itsallright    
Read the diaries of four fictional teenagers (based on real stories) touched by mental illness, as they deal with the challenge of living with mental illness in their families. Also includes podcasts and factsheets and information on mental illness including schizophrenia, depression. [Australia]
Available via: Web
Itsallright
Email:  info@itsallright.org
Web:http://www.itsallright.org/

Justlook     2010
Lifeline's database of where to go for help. [Australia]
Available via: Web
Lifeline
Web:http://www.justlook.org.au/

KOPING Adolescent Peer Group Program    
A group program for young people (12-18 years) with a parent with a mental health problem. It provides the opportunity for young people to access peer support and information, and to develop helpful coping strategies. The group is run every term. Click here to download information about the Koping Program. [Australia]
Available via: Web
KOPING
Web:http://www.health.qld.gov.au/rch/professionals/cymhs_early_interv.asp#akpis

Mental Health Foundation (The)    
Mental Health Foundation - Parents with mental health problems. This UK based organisation provides a range of useful podcasts, information sheets and reports.
Available via: Please Select
The Mental Health Foundation
Email:  mhf@mhf.org.uk 
Web:http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/

Mental Health Carers ARAFMI Australia    
An agency dedicated to the provision of support for families, carers and friends with mental health issues.
Available via: Web
ARAFMI
Web:http://www.arafmiaustralia.asn.au/

Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA)    
The MHCA is a peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector, committed to achieving better mental health for all Australians. [Australia]
Available via: Web
MHCA
Web:http://www.mhca.org.au/

Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand    
Provides useful links to websites, factsheets and online bibliographies. [New Zealand]
Available via: Web
Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand
Web:http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/page/199-Parents-with-a-Mental-Illness

Mind    
Mind is a UK mental health charity that campaigns for people?s rights, challenges poor practice in mental health and informs and support thousands of people on a daily basis. This website has a very useful 'Information' section with a range of booklets and factsheets on a variety of topics (e.g. How to parent when you're in a crisis, How to cope with hospital admission, How to cope with panic attacks, Making sense of antipsychotics, Making sense of antidepressants).
Available via: Please Select
Mind: For better mental health
Email:  contact@mind.org.uk
Web:http://www.mind.org.uk/

Multicultural Mental Health Australia Website   Multicultural Mental Health Australia  
A national leader in mental health and suicide prevention for Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities the MMHA's objective is to provide consumers, carers and mental health professionals with the latest information on resources, services, research, conferences and events relating to multicultural mental health.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.mmha.org.au/

National Children's and Youth Law Centre   National Children's and Youth Law Centre   1993
The NCYLC is Australia's national community legal centre dedicated to representing the rights and interests of children and young people. The Centre provides advice and information about the law to children and young people and also works with those who support and advocate for children.
Available via: Web
National Children's and Youth Law Centre
Web:http://www.ncylc.org.au

NSW Young Carers   N/A  
Do you help care for someone in your family with an illness, disability, mental illness, drug or alcohol problem?
Are you 25 years or under & live in NSW? There are other young carers just like you? Reach out!
Available via: Phone
Web:http://www.youngcarersnsw.asn.au

Parenting SA    
Parent Easy Guides (PEGs) bring simple, easy-to-read information on many of the issues faced by parents from birth through adolescence. The PEGs represent a valuable information source not only for parents and those caring for children, but also professionals. They have been developed from research in conjunction with appropriate experts and are widely used throughout Australia. [Australia]
Available via: Web
Parenting SA
Web:http://www.parenting.sa.gov.au/pegs/

PATS (Paying Attention To Self)   Victorian young people with parents having a mental health problem.  
This is the website of a group program for young people aged 12 - 18 in Victoria who have a parent with mental health problems.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.rch.org.au/pats/

Raw Energy Young Carer Support program   N/A  
Raw Energy is a program that supports young people between the ages of 5 and 18 who support a family member with a disability, chronic illness or mental illness.
Our Goal is to provide young carers with opportunities to develop personal skills, knowledge and relationships that support them to make positive life choices.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.youngcarer.com.au

REACHOUT!    
Reach Out! is a web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times. The aim of the service is to improve young people's mental health and well being by providing support information and referrals in a format that appeals to young people.

Available via: Web
Web:http://www.reachout.asn.au/home.asp

Research in Practice    
Research in Practice is the largest children and family research and implementation project in England and Wales. [UK]
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.rip.org.uk/

SA Young Carers   N/A  
Is there somebody in your family, like your parent or brother or sister or other relative, who has a disability, or a mental illness, or who is very sick or frail aged?
Do you spend time helping them on a regular basis because of their illness or disability or because they are frail aged?
Site for under 18's
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.carers-sa.asn.au/yc

SANE AUSTRALIA   N/A  
SANE Australia is an independent national charity working for a better life for people affected by mental illness through campaigning, education and research.

SANE also operates the only national 1800 Helpline on mental illness, which receives over 15,000 calls each year from people all around Australia concerned about themselves or someone they care for.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.sane.org

SCIE - Poverty, parenting and social inclusion    
These e-Learning resources are freely available to all users and, through audio, video and interactive uses of technology, bring alive key aspects of poverty, parenting and social exclusion with particular reference to children and families. [UK]
Available via: Web
SCIE (Social care Insitute for Excellence)
Email:  info@scie.org.uk
Web:http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/elearning/poverty/index.asp

Strong Bonds    
Building Family Connections- provides information about adolescent development and families for families and youth workers. [Australia]
Available via: Web
Email:  info@strongbonds.jss.org.au
Web:http://www.strongbonds.jss.org.au/reasons/development.html

Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service ? Sons and Daughters initiative    
There are a range of personal, emotional and crisis issues associated with growing up in a situation where a parent is affected by war or war-like service. In response to findings of the Vietnam Veterans Health Study (1998), the VVCS implemented a number of initiatives for sons and daughters of Vietnam veterans. Website includes information about the VVCS - Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service, a service founded by Vietnam veterans. [Australia]
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.health.gov.au/internet/mentalhealth/publishing.nsf/Content/sons-and-daughters-1

Who are Young Carers?   Rebecca Albrecht   2010
YouTube presentation developed by a young carer.
Available via: Web
Web:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ujwg73SjYOA

YAPA    
Youth Action and Policy Network - New South Wales. A website which provides information for youth and workers about a broad range of issues. [Australia]
Available via: Web
Youth Action and Policy Network - New South Wales (YAPA)
Email:  info@yapa.org.au
Web:http://www.yapa.org.au/index.php

Young Carers   Australian Government  
Here you will find important information and contacts, along with opportunities to express your opinions and provide feedback. There is an online young carers plan to complete and keep on hand in case of an emergency, and there are games for when you feel like chilling out for a while.

Available via: Web
Web:http://www.youngcarersnsw.asn.au/

YoungMinds (UK)    
Includes downloadable information for young people entitled 'Mental Illness In Your Family'.
Available via: Email
Web:http://www.youngminds.org.uk/publications/all-publications/mental-illness-in-your-family/file