Help transform a troubled young life - 2010 Spring Appeal launched today

Today Mission Australia launched an appeal to raise money for young people battling severe issues such as mental health disorders and substance abuse.

An alarming 40% of young Australians aged 16 to 24 have experienced a mental health illness at some time in their lives.

This is a crisis that urgently needs to be stopped.

The appeal features Kelly's* story, a Triple Care Farm graduate who has overcome multiple mental health disorders and alcohol addiction. It is a recent example of how Mission Australia transforms young lives.

Each year Mission Australia works with 24,000 of Australia's youth, many of whom are struggling with mental illness. We not only help to identify and treat their problems, we link them to other services for further support.

Timely, specialised treatment is the key to stopping this crisis. By making a donation to this appeal, you will help fund the 93 youth services we operate that are critical to helping young people in need transform their lives.

Support young Australians today! Visit www.missionaustralia.com.au/springappeal

*Name and image have been changed to protect client's identity