Headspace Collingwood

About

headspace Collingwood provides support, information and assistance for young people aged 12 to 25 years who are going through a tough time.

Story

This page is for info only and can not offer support or emergency assistance.

Emergency Helplines:

Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
Lifeline:13 11 14

*Please note- headspace Collingwood will be closed from 25th Dec - 5th Jan 2015.
Suicide Call Back Line: 1300 659 467
MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78
Triple Zero: 000

Company Overview

Looking for someone to talk to? If you're 12-25, you can get health advice, support and information from headspace Collingwood

Description

Would you like to talk with someone about:

•feeling depressed or anxious?
•feeling like you are not coping?
•finding solutions to issues that are concerning you?
•not sleeping well or sleeping too much?...
•finding it hard to concentrate or make decisions?
•changes in your appetite or energy levels?
•feeling alone or no-one understands you?
•concerns with your drinking or drug use?
•concerns about relationships?
•education and training?
•feeling that you don't understand what is happening to you?
•being bullied, hurt or sexually harassed?
•having difficulty finding a job or where you are living?
•concerns about family members' mental health?


General information

Our primary focus is the mental health and wellbeing of all Australians. We know that getting help early is the key to resolving these problems quickly. headspace is making a difference where it is needed most - our young people.

Mission

To be the voice in youth mental health in the areas of service delivery, research and development, service reform, community engagement and advocacy.

Products

At headspace Collingwood we have a number of different staff who can help you, including Psychologists, Youth Workers, Social Workers, Drug and Alcohol Workers, Work and Study Specialists, Counsellors, Occupational Therapists and Doctors.

We also run group programs throughout the year. Check back for more up to date information.

MAKING AN APPOINTMENT:

You can call 9417 0150 and speak to one of our Intake workers to make an appointment or you can get someone to call for you.

Intake is open 10-4 Mon, Tues, Wed,Thurs and Fri.

OPEN HOURS:

Monday - 9am-5pm
Tuesday- 9am-5pm
Wednesday 9am-7pm
Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-5pm

ONLINE SUPPORT:

eheadspace is a confidential, free, anonymous, secure space where you can chat or email with qualified youth mental health professionals:

https://www.eheadspace.org.au/

headspace also has a website packed with helpful information and advice: https://www.headspace.org.au/

FOR URGENT HELP:

If you need urgent help call the Crisis, Assessment and Treatment Team on:

1300 558 862 if you live in the Cities of Yarra or Boroondara

1300 874 243 if you live in the Cities of Darebin or Whittlesea

1300 859 789 if you live in the Cities of Banyule or Shire of Nillumbik

1300 874 243 if you live in the Cities of Melbourne or Moonee Valley

or contact Lifeline on 131 114 or 000