Donate today and help us provide vital mental health
support for young people.
The research is clear, we are facing a youth mental health crisis. Sadly, 40% of young people in Australia are currently going through mental health difficulties, and suicide remains the leading cause of death for young people aged 15-24 years old. That is why we need your help now.
Maddie's journey with mental health began when she was 13. She had just started year 9 at school, was beginning to form friendships and get her bearings, when things began to snowball.
“I wasn't really mentally present so I would never take much in or pick anything up which then got me overwhelmed and starting to overthink everything. This made me feel really anxious and stressed out which led to panic attacks, sometimes even during classes. The year dragged on and on and then it came down to exam time…”- Maddie
Now, Maddie is in a much better place. Through ReachOut, she was able to connect with a Peer Worker and access helpful resources and tips to better understand what she was going through.
“That’s why access to support can be life-changing for young people. That’s what ReachOut provides, and you’re making it possible with your support. I’m so grateful that you’ve chosen to help provide more access to support for more young people doing it tough. It’s been a long journey over many years but life is pretty good now. There are still some bad days, but that just makes me treasure the good days even more.”- Maddie
No young person should struggle alone. Your kind donation today will give young people like Maddie access to ReachOut's life-changing mental health resources and vital services like PeerChat, allowing young people to get the mental health support they so urgently need.
Maddie's journey with mental health began when she was 13. She had just started year 9 at school, was beginning to form friendships and get her bearings, when things began to snowball.
“I wasn't really mentally present so I would never take much in or pick anything up which then got me overwhelmed and starting to overthink everything. This made me feel really anxious and stressed out which led to panic attacks, sometimes even during classes. The year dragged on and on and then it came down to exam time…”- Maddie
Now, Maddie is in a much better place. Through ReachOut, she was able to connect with a Peer Worker and access helpful resources and tips to better understand what she was going through.
“That’s why access to support can be life-changing for young people. That’s what ReachOut provides, and you’re making it possible with your support. I’m so grateful that you’ve chosen to help provide more access to support for more young people doing it tough. It’s been a long journey over many years but life is pretty good now. There are still some bad days, but that just makes me treasure the good days even more.”- Maddie
No young person should struggle alone. Your kind donation today will give young people like Maddie access to ReachOut's life-changing mental health resources and vital services like PeerChat, allowing young people to get the mental health support they so urgently need.
How it helps
$52
Could give access to ReachOut for 13 young people experiencing mental health challenges.
$89
Could provide high school classroom tools to support 21 young people with their mental health and wellbeing.
$245
Is a life-saving donation, ensuring a young person in crisis gets the urgent support they need through ReachOut Australia.
Donate now and provide immediate support for more young people like Maddie.
Give now to provide a safe, online place for young people to chat anonymously, get support, and feel better.
