Pillar

08 9380 4660 

PILLAR is a psycho-social support program that provides the individualised support to young people aged 15-20 years old (at the time of in-take) need when they are facing mental health challenges and homelessness. Pillar youth workers can support young people who are struggling with their mental health, wellbeing and stable housing towards their goals and recovery. 

PILLAR is able to support young people to: 

• Achieve a good quality of life in: 

  • Emotional, physical, material well being 

  • Interpersonal relationships 

  • Personal development 

  • Self determination 

  • Social inclusion 

  • Rights 

• Identify early signs of relapse and help them with appropriate psycho-social support, and when appropriate, to access clinical services. 

• Manage their complex personal/social issues 

• Be empowered to participate effectively in their own care and safety planning 

• Develop and/or re-establish family, social and/or community networks that promote their wellbeing 

• Effectively access services that are best suited to them 

As an outreach program we are able to meet the young people where they feel most comfortable, for example; at their home, at a café or at a local library.  We are able to support and transport a young person to appointments that help them achieve their personal support plan.  

For a young person to be eligible for PILLAR they need to be: 

• Aged between 15 – 20 years old at in-take (inclusive) - Pillar support can continue beyond this age range

• Intending to be a long term resident of WA 

  • At risk of homelessness or currently without housing 

  • Seeing a mental health professional or willing to see one 

  • Experiencing a number of these other issues: 

  • At risk of self-harm 

  • Suicidal ideation or attempts 

  • Exhibiting anxiety or depressive symptoms 

  • Exhibiting impulsive behaviours 

  • Having difficulty maintaining relationships 

  • Diagnosed with a mental illness 

  • Misusing alcohol and/or other drugs