NEED SUPPORT NOW?
If you need immediate help, please call 000 and ask for emergency services
You can also access these 24 hour phone services in a time of crisis.

NEED SUPPORT?
Mental health is a term that broadly describes our mental well being. It’s about our state of mind, and also our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It’s also about our relationship with the outside world, with other people, with society, with our culture and with ourselves.
Research has shown that young people who are same gender attracted or gender diverse are more likely to experience mental health issues. This is not because there is something inherently wrong with being LGBTIQ+, but because we experience marginalisation and stigmatisation in society, which can make it harder for us to cope with everything in our lives.
It’s important to remember a few things:
Being LGBTIQ+ or being confused about your sexuality or gender doesn’t mean you have a mental illness. Feeling attracted to the same gender is as natural as being attracted to a different gender or to no one at all. The same goes for being gender diverse –it’s natural and it’s OK.
You are not alone; there are plenty of others who feel similar feelings to what you’re feeling.
Everyone deserves to be treated with RESPECT by others. It is not okay for people to call you names, or tease you, or make you feel unsafe
When things are difficult to deal with on your own it’s important to get support. You may have people in your life that you already do or can get support from. Sometimes that’s enough and other times we need more than that. Sometimes just having someone like a friend or family member listen to how we’re feeling is all we need to feel better. Other times a professional’s knowledge can help us figure out how to deal with things that are trickier.
Remember that there are heaps of different places you can get support. Support can come in all different forms, and sometimes we have to try a few different kinds to find something that suits your individual needs or situation. FC Staff are there to help you find the best services for your needs too so if you're unsure email info@freedom.org.au. If you are at risk call one of the 24hr lines below or in an emergency call 000. If you're outside of Western Australia go to https://qlife.org.au/ or read on to discover some of the support services available to you.
MENTAL HEALTH
NEED HELP NOW?
If you need immediate help, call 000 for emergency services
You can also access the 24 hour phone services below in times of crisis

LIFELINE
Phone 13 11 14
KIDS HELPLINE


CRISIS CARE
If you live in the Perth Metropolitan area: (08) 9223 1111
If you live outside the Perth Metropolitan area: 1800 199 008
SUICIDE CALLBACK SERVICE
Phone 1300 659 467


SAMARITANS YOUTH LINE
Phone 1800 198 313
LGBTIQ+ FRIENDLY SERVICES

LIVING PROUD
Living Proud LGBTI Community Services of WA /QLife Counselling & Info Line
1800 184 527
(3PM-midnight 7 days a week)
http://www.livingproud.org.au
National/ IM chat: qlife.org.au
WA AIDS COUNCIL


TRANS FOLK OF WA
TransFolk of WA is a support service for all transgender people and their loved ones in Western Australia. They offer a variety of services including support groups and meetups.
HEADSPACE
Free youth health service for counselling and other health issues
headspace.org.au
Online support at https://www.eheadspace.org.au/
1800 650 890


INCLUSIVE EDUCATION WA
Inclusive Education WA is a resource for schools and school staff across WA to access if they want to ensure that their schools environment is safe and inclusive for everyone, including for same sex attracted, intersex and gender diverse (SSAIGD) students, staff and families.
Click here for more information
YOUTH FOCUS
Youth Focus operates a free, professional counselling service for young people aged 12 to 25 who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety and self-harm.
08 6266 4333


SHQ
Sexual Health Quarters (SHQ)
offers a professional counselling service that specialises in unplanned pregnancy, sexual health, sexuality, gender, and sexual relationships. They also offer STI testing and treatment.
http://shq.org.au/service/counselling/
08 9227 6177
YMCA YCOUNSELLING
YMCA WA offer counselling for young people aged 12 to 25 and their families
https://www.ymcawa.org.au/what-we-do/youth-services/ycounselling
08 9328 3522


REACH OUT
ReachOut.com
YOUTH BEYOND BLUE
