Our Approach

Holistic and innovative programs

With a focus on fixing the gaps in our youth development and mental health systems, Homestead for Youth works with innovative and holistic therapy approaches for young people and their families who fall in the bracket of “able to help themselves” but are not able to.

Some of our unique and successful outcomes-based therapy approach include:

• hands-on program (e.g. equine therapy and car restoration),
• empowering and strength-based suicide prevention message,
• and sensory animal farm therapy (the first in Western Australia).

Away from the four walls of a clinical room, Marty and Carla noticed great results when they conducted their therapy sessions outside, near the animals and around farm activities.

In this farm setting, teens who refused to see a psychologist would be much more likely to talk and open up to the team of therapists and mentors at Homestead For Youth in a non-threatening relaxed environment.

Check out our Youth Power, Stronger Families and A Safe Home Programs