About Us
The majority of young people who contact us share lived experience with suicide grief, have struggled or are currently struggling with a mental health condition, or are disengaged from mainstream education.
Without help and early intervention, the consequences can be tragic.
You only need to ask Mary Galouzis, our founder, who, after experiencing the suicide of her teenage brother, vowed to create spaces for young people where they can feel safe, connected, find their voice and share their story.
And so Talk Out Loud was born. Since 2016, we’ve been a not-for-profit charity based in South Australia providing much-needed support for young people at risk.
We also provide various services that fill the gap between initial diagnosis and what can sometimes be a long and anxious wait for treatment through the mental healthcare system.
Each month, over 300 young Australians use our facilities for a diverse range of activities—and walk-ins have doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
To help these youths and more find the right path to healing and recovery, we have cultivated partnerships with private health professionals, as well as connections within the Suicide Prevention Networks of SA such as Wesley Mission and Suicide Prevention Australia (of which we are members).
We have also developed close ties with organisations like APM Disability and Employment Services and the BeConnect Digital Devices program, particularly as we venture into providing training opportunities not only for young people but for people over 50 years of age.
With premises in Ridgehaven and Salisbury, young people and their families are welcome to ‘drop in’ anytime, make appointments or take part in our regular activities.
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