ACT

IS OPEN!

 

Click here to read all about our launch

 
headspace ACT is one of 20 new headspace centres.
 
headspace ACT is a youth mental health service that is a one-stop shop for young people aged 12-25 and their families to receive mental health and/or alcohol and other drug support in a youth-friendly environment.  Anyone can refer to headspace ACT - young people can refer themselves or can come through schools, general practitioners, parents, and service providers.  All young pople who come to headspace ACT will receive best-practice care in a youth-friendly environment.

Early, effective intervention for young people is a national priority and headspace ACT is part of a world-first model, linking existing medical, community and clinical services to ensure young people receive the help they need.

The headspace ACT hub is at the University of Canberra.  The hub will build links with local schools and GPs and draw in existing and new youth services related to social recovery, training and employment assistance. Over time headspace ACT will increase the capacity of the broader network of services and the community through education and training and community awareness strategies and activities to improve early detection, early intervention and ongoing in relation to mental health and substance use issues for young people.

Local Consortium partners in headspace ACT include Youth Coalition of the ACT, Alcohol and Drug Foundation of the ACT, Ted Noffs Foundation, Mental Health ACT, ACT Division of General Practice and University of Canberra.

Check back regularly for updates on the progress of headspace ACT

Click here for a headspace ACT referral

The University is a big place - this campus map should help you find us.

 

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