Youth Mental Health Foundation

The Youth Mental Health Foundation C.I.C. (YMHF) is a Devon based not-for-profit organisation that delivers innovative and scalable projects to support young people’s mental health. 

Existing Provision

Many families are trying to support a child or teen suffering with mental health without any guidance or support. We have three main projects we are currently working on and seeking funding for/can deliver. We are always interested to hear about research projects in this field.

Our Solution

The YMHF recognises: 1) the earlier a young person suffering with mental health receives support the better. The absence of early stage support often results in a deterioration of their condition and risks life-long issues 2) the extremely limited support available from statutory services to young people in crisis 3) the effective role parents/carers can play supporting a young person's mental health with appropriate coaching and support.  

Our Mission

• To provide support to parents and carers of young people struggling with their mental health, so that they can have an effective role in their child’s recovery.
   
• To train a global network of practitioners (parents/carers, therapists, youth workers, teachers) in the use of our clinical process in order to support other families in need
   
• To directly build mental health resilience in young people.

Our Vision

• A world where young people have mental health resilience, and every parent, carer, youth worker and healthcare professional has the knowledge, skills and confidence to support a child in crisis.