Riverina
Welcome to Riverina headspace!
We are one of 30 centres that can be found across Australia. Riverina headspace is a youth specific service: that means, anyone between the ages of 12-25 can see us.
headspace centres have been established to better meet the needs of young people with emerging mental health issues - the single biggest health issue facing young Australians today.
Why would I come to Riverina headspace?
If you or someone you know would like to talk in a safe and confidential environment, this is the place for you. People come to headspace for many reasons. Here are just a few:
- Because they are feeling down, depressed or anxious
- They are not coping at school, home, uni or work
- Not sleeping well
- Finding it hard to concentrate
- Bullied or hurt by others
- Worried about their drinking or drug use
- Have noticed 'something's not quite right'
I want to use the services at Riverina headspace: what do I have to do?
If you want to visit us it's simple. You can either
1. phone 02 6923 3170 or text 0439 218 891
2. drop in: see the location section for a map
3. email: myheadspace@riverinaheadspace.com.au to self refer.
email for further information info@riverinaheadspace.com.au
We will have a chat to you about what you need and how we can help you.
Please note the above contacts are available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. If you are in need of urgent help, or are looking to help a friend outside these hours, please call Accessline on 1800 800 944. This number is available 24 hours per day and is not linked to headspace.
What staff are at Riverina headspace?
Psychologists
General Practitioners/doctors (Tuesday, Wed, Thurs, Friday)
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor
Youth & Community Engagement Workers
Case Managers
Dietician
Family & Relationship Counsellor
Grief & Loss Counsellor
more services and staff are on their way soon.
Expert help will be provided if you have a mental health or substance use problem that is having an impact on your life or others around you. Your care is coordinated through headspace, making sure all your care needs are taken into consideration.
Cost: Free of charge with a Medicare card or Medicare number.