What we do

Are you between the ages of 12 and 25 and have been wanting to talk to someone about things that are happening in your life that are troubling you?

headspace Collingwood provides support, information and assistance for young people aged 12 to 25 years who are experiencing emotional or mental health issues and/or a substance use issue.

We aim to provide support as early as possible so you can access headspace Collingwood even if your problem seems to be really small or really huge.

At headspace Collingwood you can receive support from a range of professionals including youth workers, psychologists, social workers, alcohol and other drug workers.  These workers are skilled in listening to young people and can help you identify problems, goals and achieve creative solutions to issues.

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?
  • 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?

How do I see a headspace Collingwood worker?

Just give us a call on 9417 0150 for a confidential discussion or email headspace@collingwoodheadspace.org.au and we will contact you to make an appointment. For more details see "How to make a referral to headspace Collingwood". 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:

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 City of Banyule or Shire of Nillumbik

or contact Lifeline on 131 114.

If you are worried about a young person and want to refer them to headspace Collingwood click here to go to our referral page.

Do my parents need to come with me?

Although we feel it's great if parents can come and support you, we also understand this may be difficult sometimes for many reasons. Therefore your parents don't have to attend headspace with you. You may want to bring someone else that can you feel comfortable with, or you can also attend by yourself if you chose to.

How much does it cost?

headspace Collingwood services are free. Appointments with health practitioners at Headspace Collingwood are bulk billed through the medicare system. For more information go to the following link:

http://www.racgp.org.au/Content/NavigationMenu/Patients/Factsheets/200709Infoforconsumers_MentalHealth.pdf