Caroline Cox’s son, Mitchell, lost his battle with depression around Christmas last year. Mrs Cox said the centre had the potential to save lives.

“There's nowhere to develop that trust that’s specifically targeted to that age group (under 25s),” Mrs Cox said.

“I think if he had this type of service that was a little bit more accessible and geared to under 25s, he could still be here, I don't know.

“But we have to try for the sake of others who suffer this dreadful illness.

“The ramifications and the path that it leaves for everyone else is … I can’t explain it, every day I still cry, every day I still wonder, why? 

“What happened that was so bad that you could needed to leave?

“For Mitch, he's had this battle for years. 

“A lot of bullying over the years, cyberbullying, relationship break-ups. 

“Life just wasn't going well for him.”

Mrs Cox is backing the Headspace facility and, with the help of Mitchell’s former club, the Yenda Blueheelers, has put together a fundraiser for the Headspace centre in Griffith that could be up and running by mid December this year. 

A raffle will be held at Yenda’s last home game of the regular Group 20 season on Sunday at Wade Park with a VIP pass for four people to the NRL Footy Show up for grabs.

The footballers will support this cause and help raise awareness by wearing light green socks and donation buckets will be passed around the oval.

Mrs Cox said Yenda was more than happy to lend a helping hand.

“Yenda Blueheelers were wonderful … I just put it out there, could I attend on a day and raise funds for Headspace,” she said.

“I approached the committee through Mitchell's uncle Rod Hollands who put me in touch with Lance Poka who was Mitchell’s football coach. Mitch had a great admiration for Lance and really looked up to him.”

If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional difficulties, call Lifeline on 131 114.