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headspace Central Australia

                                     

Let's erase the stigma...

headspace Central Australia isn't just mental health we are a one-stop-shop where you can come and talk to professionals who are specially trained to help young people, aged 12-25, deal with all the health problems you may have...even those really private ones.

                                      

headspace provides a whole heap of FREE & CONFIDENTIAL services, in private and safe surroundings.  When you come to headspace you can be coming for a range of reasons...

 

Click here to check out our flyer for headspace Central OZ

 


Have you been?

  • Feeling depressed or anxious
  • Not sleeping well or sleeping too much
  • Finding it hard to concentrate
  • Wanting a general healtch check up
  • Wanting to cut down your drinking or drug use
  • Bullied, hurt or sexually harassed
  • Feeling like you are not coping

Have you thought about talking to someone... well... 

headspace Central Australia is a good place to start!

headspace Central Australia staff can help you with things like:

  • Mental Health Issues
  • General Physical Health
  • Sexual Health
  • Family & Relationships
  • Drug & Alcohol Issues
  • Education & Training
  • Sexuality Issues
  • Accomodation

What should you expect from headspace Central Australia? 

  • To be seen as quickly as possible
  • For your information to kept confidential
  • Respect - no matter what the issue is
  • Friendly and non-judgemental staff
  • Easy referral to other health and youth workers

Free & Confidential Services Available:


Weekday

Morning

Afternoon

Monday

  • Youth Counsellor
  • Alcohol & Drug 
  • Counsellor
  • Youth Counsellor
  • GP
  • Alcohol & Drug Counsellor

Tuesday

  • Youth Counsellor
  • Alcohol & Drug 
  • Counsellor
  • Youth Counsellor
  • Alcohol & Drug Counsellor
  • ASYASS Emergency Relief
  • Psychologist

Wednesday

  • Youth Counsellor
  • Alcohol & Drug 
  • Counsellor
  • Youth Counsellor
  • Alcohol & Drug Counsellor 
  • ASYASS Emergency Relief
  • GP
  • Psychologist

Thursday

  • Youth Counsellor
  • Alcohol & Drug
  • Counsellor 
  • Youth Counsellor
  • Alcohol & Drug Counsellor
  • Psychologist

Friday

 

 

 

Saturday

(on request)

  • Youth Counsellor
  • Alcohol & Drug 
  • Counsellor

  • Youth/AOD Counsellor
  • Youth Counsellor
  • GP 
  • Alcohol & Drug Counsellor

  • Youth/AOD Counsellor


News & events

National Youth Week Opening Ceremony 2010

National Youth Week Opening Ceremony 2010

The Opening Ceremony for National Youth Week was a great success albeit a little wet! 20 youth based organisations set up fantastic information stand... more

National Youth Week, 10th - 18th April 2010

National Youth Week 10th - 18th April 2010 This year's theme - LIVE IT NOW headspace, working with Beyond Blue and heaps of other cool people ar... more

YOUTH WEEK 2009

YOUTH WEEK 2009

YOUTH WEEK 09 IS HERE….. so Make a Move! headspace is stoked to be able to work alongside young people and other cool services to make ‘Youth Week ‘0... more

"It's My Art That Smokes" - Youth Art Workshop/Competition: The Results are In!!!!

Congratulations go out to young Rebecca Woods of Jaycreek Outstation who won the first prize for the Art Comp with her piece "Don't Put hole... more

Info

Locations

headspace Central Australia

Address:
5/5 Hartley Street
ALICE SPRINGS NT 0870
Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri 8.30am to 5.30 pm
Sat 8.30am - 12.30pm
Contact Details:
Phone: (08) 8958 4544
Fax: (08) 8952 0412

People

Our people

Manager

Natalie Colmer

8958 4541

0488 579 582

natalie.colmer@caac.org.au

 

Community Development/Intake Officer

Kathy Smart

8958 4542

kathy.smart@caac.org.au

  

Admin/Intake/Alcohol & Drug Counsellor

Louisa Fontanot

8958 4544

headspace.reception@caac.org.au

 

GPs

Dr Ameeta Patel (Friday arvo's)

Dr Stratos Roussos (Monday & Wednesday arvo's)

 

Psychologists

Nick Stiles

Phil Walcott

Julie Woodward

 

headspace Central Australia has different workers and FREE services that you can access in a youth friendly environment. Check out our current service timetable opposite

headspace is funded by the Australian Government under the Promoting Better Mental Health - Youth Mental Health Initiative.