ReachOut.com
Providing a world class mental health and wellbeing service for young people via ReachOut.com
Reachout.com is a web-based initiative that offers information, support and resources to help young people improve their understanding of mental health issues, develop resilience and increase their coping skills and help-seeking behaviour.
It can be extremely difficult for young people to understand what they may be going through, how to ask for help and who to talk to. Anonymous and available 24 hours a day, ReachOut.com is there for young people who may not be comfortable seeking professional help or who are unsure about where to find the help they need in their community.
When a young person visits ReachOut.com they experience an online environment that provides engaging and evidence-based resources to help them get through difficult times.
- Factsheets, stories and interviews enable young people to better understand their experience and to reach out for the help they need. New content is constantly being developed by staff and young people, keeping the site relevant and accessible to young people.
- Community forums provide a safe and moderated network, made up of ReachOut.com staff and other young people. The forums provide opportunities for young people to connect and share their story with peers, give or receive support and positive reinforcement and develop strategies for managing adversity and seeking help.
- Digital storytelling also enables young people to tell their own stories about getting through tough times and helps and inspires their peers.
- Social media campaigns allow us to become a part of young people’s landscape. Building brand loyalty with young people helps reduce the stigma around mental health and help-seeking.
ReachOut.com aims to break down the stigma attached to seeking help and connects young people so they can share their stories and provide support to each other in a safe and positive environment.
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