How do I make a referral to headspace ACT?

Self referral

If you want to refer yourself just phone 6201 5343 or email headspaceACT@canberra.edu.au and we will contact you to make an appointment.  Please be aware that this email account is only checked during business hours so if you need urgent help call the Crisis, Assessment and Treatment Team on 1800 629 354 or Lifeline 13 1114.

Family referral

Families, carers or friends can refer a young person to headspace ACT.  The young person needs to be aware of the referral and be willing to meet with a headspace ACT Youth Worker.  To make a referral on behalf of a young person please phone 6201 5343 or email headspaceACT@canberra.edu.au and we will contact the young person to make an appointment.

Agency or school referral

Young people can be referred to headspace ACT by schools, health or community workers.  Referrals must be received in writing on the headspace ACT referral form and can be hand delivered or posted to Room 12B40, University of Canberra, ACT 2601, faxed to 6201 5666 or emailed to headspaceACT@canberra.edu.au Referrals should include as much information as possible and be undertaken with the consent of the young person.

Click the links below to download the referral forms:

• General referral form word version
• General referral form PDF version

General Practitioner referral

General Practitioners should include a mental health care plan for the young person and attach this to the GP referral form. The referral form and mental health care plan can be hand delivered or posted to Room 12B40, University of Canberra, ACT 2601, faxed to 6201 5666 or emailed to headspaceACT@canberra.edu.au. Referrals should include as much information as possible and be undertaken with the consent of the young person.

Click the links below to download the referral forms:

• GP referral form word version
• GP referral form PDF version