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Western Melbourne

Welcome to Western Melbourne headspace (WMh). WMh is a health service for all young people in the Maribrynong, Hobsons Bay, Wyndham and Brimbank areas. You might come to headspace if;

 

  • You are aged between 12-25
  • You need some help with your health
  • You are having difficulty with something in your life
  • You are worried about your mental health or feeling depressed or anxious
  • You are worried about your drug and/or alcohol use
  • You are worried about a friend or a family member

You can come to WMh and we will help you get the help you need.

 

Our Services

WMh is about making sure that the young people in the West have the best support, access, information and services for health issues. Our WMh staff are experienced and passionate about working with young people and are very approachable. They include;

  • General Practitioners
  • Psychologists
  • Psychiatrists
  • Social Workers
  • Occupational Therapists

 

The Access Team is also available to meet with and talk to young people through appointments or drop-in. They can spend time talking about how things are going and link you in to other services you may need. Please feel free to call our reception and ask for the access team on 9091 8222 or drop in during their Duty Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 12pm – 5pm, Thursday 12pm – 7pm.

 

In addition to these services we also have a Community Capacity and Development Team whom you can visit or we can visit you. This team can come to your school, sports club or event and give you information about young people and mental health or run workshops about a particular health issue. They also run various programs for young people and their families such as the upcoming Youth Day Talent Showcase, Digital Arts Project, Movie Nights and the Youth Advisory Committee. For further information regarding training or to make contact with a member of the Community Capacity Team please call 9091 8222 and ask for Carla, Poni or Alyssa.

 


News & events

WMh Network News

WMh Network News

Welcome to the first edition of Western Melbourne headspace “WMh Network News.” WMh Network News aims to keep you informed regarding services and upco... more

Digital Art Exhibition Launch

Digital Art Exhibition Launch

Please join with us to celebrate the launch of “My headspace”. As part of our Mental Health week activities, 17 young people living in Melbourne’s Wes... more

Training

Western Melbourne headspace Training Calendar

01/06/2008 - 21/11/2008

Western Melbourne headspace is running a series of training sessions open to interested youth and professionals.  For more information see the attache... more

Info

Locations

Western Melbourne headspace

Opening Hours:
Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 8pm
Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Contact Details:
Phone: 03 9091 8222
Fax: 03 9091 8252
Email: info@wmh.org.au

We are situated in the VISY CARES HUB which is a brick heritage building behind the Village Cinemas, shares a carpark with the sunshine library and is only a short walk from the Sunshine Train Station. (Melways ref 26, H12) The Hub has programs such as art & drama and a free internet room for young people - Call Jess for more info on 9091 8200

People

Our people

Currently we have available:

  • GPs
  • clinical psychologists
  • general psychologists 
  • psychiatrists
  • occupational therapists and
  • social workers
  • access team
  • community capacity and development team

HOW TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

Just call us on 9091 8222 and our helpful admin team will get you started, OR get a family member, teacher or friend to ring up for you, OR just drop in and we will help you on the spot.

 

All services are 'bulk-billed' through Medicare, and there are no direct costs to you or your family.

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