Emotional assistance offered to graduating students and their families
Supporting School Leavers: A Comprehensive Guide
Leaving school can be a challenging time for many young people, and it's important to have the right resources and support to navigate this transition smoothly. Here's a roundup of some free psychological support services available to school leavers in Australia and Russia.
In Australia
- The Salvation Army Youth Services offer individual and group counselling, focusing on psychological wellbeing, resilience, and positive relationships. They provide safe, inclusive environments and can be reached through Oasis Sydney, Youthlink, and multiple centers in Victoria with both local and free-call numbers[1].
- LOOKOUT Education Support Centres help by providing professional development for school staff, advice to support individual students’ socio-emotional needs, and advocacy to ensure educational participation for children and young people in out-of-home care[2].
- Australian Psychological Medicine (APM) offers nationwide, evidence-based mental health support, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and intervention services available 24/7, aimed at individuals and families to improve mental health and wellbeing[3].
- The Department of Social Services (DSS) programs offer mental health support tied to employment and study goals, assisting people with mental ill-health in job seeking or continuing education[4].
- For First Nations students or those interested in community support careers, Charles Sturt University promotes pathways into human services that encompass mental health support for vulnerable populations[5].
In Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
During exam times and beyond, a municipal support line is available at 7 909 892-76-16 and 7 909 892-76-18. These lines operate during weekdays from 09:00 - 16:00 and are designed to assist individuals experiencing stress during various periods, not just exam time. The services are anonymous and free to use, and they may offer different services or approaches compared to the federal and regional support lines[6].
A regional number for the service is 7 909 835-25-50, and the lines are available to anyone experiencing stress, not just school leavers. It's important to note that these municipal support lines are separate from the previously mentioned federal and regional support lines[6].
Federal Hotline
For those in need of immediate support, the federal hotline for the service is 8-800-600-31-14. This service is free to use, anonymous, and available 24/7[7].
By utilising these resources, school leavers and their families can access ongoing therapeutic, educational, and employment-related mental health support during this significant life transition.
School leavers in Australia can seek psychological support at The Salvation Army Youth Services, which offers individual and group counselling focusing on mental health, resilience, and positive relationships, as well as at Australian Psychological Medicine (APM) for nationwide, 24/7 evidence-based mental health services.
In Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, school leavers can find mental health support through the municipal support lines available during weekdays from 09:00 - 16:00 or via the federal hotline 8-800-600-31-14, offering immediate, anonymous, and around-the-clock assistance.
