About EquiEnergy Youth
EquiEnergy Youth is a not for profit and registered charity that exists to improve mental health outcomes for the community by reducing instances of psychological distress, self harm and the risk of suicide in young people. We specialise in delivering evidence based mental health coaching, education and awareness programs to government and non-government organisations as well as families/carers.
We are all about reconnecting young people with safe and effective adults in the communities in which they live, locally and across Australia. Our approach is evidence-based and pioneering in this field. We seek to take a leading role for the community, government and other organisations as the social environment changes for young people and we face new challenges together.
Dr. Stephen Spencer (PhD), our Clinical Director, has worked extensively in the areas of acute adult, child and adolescent mental health. Stephen is passionate about the health and well-being of young people. He has made this his life’s work and is recognised as a leader in this field by his peers. His clinical experience includes Paediatric Consultation Liaison Services and Clinical Nurse Education. Stephen has been a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) trainer since 2006. He is also trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Psychosis in Young People. Stephen is a current member of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
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Our Vision
EquiEnergy Youth is dedicated to preventing youth suicide, self-harm and acute psychological distress globally through healthy community connections.
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EquiEnergy Youth Company Values
01. Integrity
EquiEnergy Youth upholds the highest standards of legal, professional, ethical and moral behaviour. We commit to maintaining the highest quality services, supported by sound governance principles.
02. Innovation
EquiEnergy Youth embraces the need for fundamental change in mental health services and delivery in Australia. We focus on a ‘better way’, underpinned by next generation technology, creativity and new product development for a range of audiences.
03. Compassion
EquiEnergy Youth acknowledges that young people in psychological distress are at a very difficult point in their lives. We design our care programs with an emphasis on compassion and dignity for the individual.
04. Community
EquiEnergy Youth believes that raising healthy and happy young people today requires a community approach. We value the role parents, teachers, carers, health professionals, government bodies and the wider community play in the lives of well-adjusted young people.
