headspace Townsville
Providing free health services for young people in the Townsville area.
headspace Townsville is about making sure that
young people in Townsville and surrounding areas have the best
support, access, information and services for their health and
well-being.
With the help of its dedicated youth friendly staff of Doctors,
Psychologists, Youth Workers and many more,
headspace Townsville has become a popular
"one-stop-shop" for young people (aged 12-25) seeking help or
advice about their physical and mental health concerns.
What you can expect from headspace:
Well the good news is that all the costs associated with our
services to you are covered by Medicare, which means it's totally
FREE!
headspace Townsville also run a variety of
different
groups for those people who are looking to learn new skills,
discuss issues, meet new people or just to do something
different.
Our friendly staff are ready to help you.
So if you…
- Have been feeling down, stressed, worried or anxious
- Are having problems with family or friends
- Need to talk to someone
- Want help to stop or reduce your drug and/or alcohol use
- Are looking for employment assistance
- Want to meet new people and have some fun
- Want information and
assistance for your physical health including sexual
health, check-ups and healthy living.
The team at headspace Townsville are all
trained in youth friendly practices and are skilled and equipped to
provide support to you whatever your needs.
headspace Townsville provides a confidential
service, however there are limits to confidentiality to ensure that
headspace protects the safety of young people. For
more information, check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
page.
You can come to headspace alone or with a
friend or family member, whatever makes you feel comfortable.