Strengthening Young Minds aims to build the capacity of young people as they face adversity through theoretical and practical experiences focused on improving and prioritising youth mental health and wellbeing.
Many young people live life with undiagnosed mental health conditions or are not receiving the assistance and support they require to thrive. Accessing functional assessments, tests and treatment is sometimes nearly impossible, especially for vulnerable youth with limited personal finances and resources.
Strengthening Young Minds provides a space for young people to develop their knowledge surrounding the five pillars of Resilience, through a variety of approaches, so they can build quality lifestyles using crucial skills and concepts.
The five pillars of Resilience include Self-Awareness, Self-Care, Positive Relationships, and Purpose. By strengthening each young person’s understanding of these concepts, participants will develop their ability to regulate their mental health and wellbeing, empowering them to become a champion of their future.
Participants who engage in camps and workshops will also be supported in between each event to apply the strategies and skills they have learned. Strategies and skills learned will be cumulative and will be built upon following each event.
Clients will be supported to access a GP to initiate a Mental Health Care Plan, as well as psychological assessments, test, treatments, and assistance as necessary and within the capacity of the program.
Strengthening Young Minds offers support to young people who are:
To join Strengthening Young Minds, an eligible young person must first become a client of the service.
Referrals for new clients are accepted from everyone:
Complete the referral form below to register for the program. A member of the Strengthening Young Minds team will contact you shortly. For more information, email all queries to or phone (07) 4410 9379.
Queensland Youth Services acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the regions which we serve.
We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging for they hold the memories, the culture and dreams of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People of this land.
