Mel Charlton

I am blessed to live on the beautiful Gold Coast with my 4 children.I have worked predominantly with children, youth and disabled young people. Which I love. I am currently studying Art Therapy, Psychotherapy and counseling online. I'm enjoying being able to challenge myself with higher education. I am a F/T Carer for my adult son who has challenging and complex mental health and substance abuse issues, culminating in multiple suicide attempts. My work has highlighted for me gaps in the Mental Health arena for Children and Youth. My Lived Experience seeking supports and services for my son has at times been frustrating and humiliating. I look forward to being a part of the solution to help young people access supports and services in their local school district. I also look forward to helping to find ways to restore dignity to those seeking help within our hospital and community health systems.

I am excited to make connections and share ideas within the LETSLEAD program. I believe this is a life-changing opportunity.