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headspace Barwon

Welcome to headspace Barwon. We are currently seeing people aged 12 to 25 at our venues in the City and at Corio. headspace Barwon covers the cities of Geelong, Surfcoast, Bellarine Peninsula, Queenscliff and Golden Plains and parts of Colac-Otway shire.

Please click here to see headspace Barwon's consortium partners.

 

A VOICE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE - HAVE YOUR SAY!!

We are interested in what you think, no, really! Take a few minutes to complete the survey here to let us know what you think of the headspace Barwon service and how we can improve.

 

Our Services

headspace has been set up to assist young people aged 12-25 and their families deal with different problems and access help with experts in a range of areas.

If you are feeling ill, depressed or anxious you can see a doctor/counsellor. We can also give you advice about education, finding work or accommodation.

Our staff are experienced and passionate about working with young people. Our staff include GPs, psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors, occupational therapists, youth workers, education and employment specialists.

Our supporters

We are very grateful for the support of some key organisations in Geelong including:

  • Rotary Club of Belmont
  • Geelong NAB Staff Group
  • Sensis/Yellow Pages
  • Winter and Taylor
  • Clyde Park Christmas in July event

Programs Available

Our programs include General Practice for any concerns, mental health assessment  and support, drug and alcohol counselling and support, sexual health issues or other health and wellbeing concerns. Both individual and group programs are available.


News & events

r u ok? Day 2010

SAVE THE DATE - OCTOBER 7th!   r u ok? Day is coming back bigger and better than ever.  For more information keep an eye on the r u ok? day web... more

Rockfest raises money for headspace Barwon

Rockfest raises money for headspace Barwon

Rockfest 2010 was once again a massive local event that attracted over 450 people to see the battle of the bands.  Congratulations to Underhanded whic... more

Everybody gambles, right?

Everybody gambles, right?

Lots of guys in Geelong gamble, but sometimes gambling can go bad.    Gambling can be behind lots of issues that young men bring to you as a w... more

Communicating through art

Communicating through art

Youth Future Crew member Chloe proudly displays her artwork, she is looking forward to contributing to other headspace Barwon hubs.

ROCKFEST - rock along at Geelong's own Battle of the Bands!!

ROCKFEST - rock along at Geelong's own Battle of the Bands!!

Get along for a great Battle of the Bands featuring finalists from Geelong and Peninsula schools. Get along to the Bended Elbow for a great night and... more

Training

Future headspace Barwon Training Events

28/08/2008

Topics for future training events by headspace Barwon include: Brief Intervention for young people with emerging difficulties in mental health ... more

Info

Locations

headspace Barwon City

Address:
Old Geelong Post Office
Cnr Gheringhap and Ryrie Street
Geelong
Opening Hours:
9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday
11am to 5pm Friday
Contact Details:
Phone: 5222 6690

If you need immediate help or have a friend in crisis please call 5226 7410 - 24 hour crisis number

headspace Barwon Corio

Address:
Level 1, Suite 4 - 6
Corio Shopping Centre
Bacchus Marsh Road
Corio 3214
Opening Hours:
9am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Contact Details:
Phone - 5279 2754

If you need immediate help or have a friend in crisis please call 5226 7410 - 24 hour crisis number

headspace Barwon Bellarine

Address:
Peninsula Drive
Drysdale, Victoria, 3222
Opening Hours:
1pm - 5pm Monday - Friday
Contact Details:
Phone 5251 5088

If you need immediate help or have a friend in crisis please call 5226 7410 - 24 hour crisis number

People

Our people

Manager

Toni van Hamond

toniv@gpageelong.com.au

0428594685

 

Community Development

Michael Parker

michael@gpageelong.com.au

0447799736

 

Education

Julie Arnall

julie.a@gpageelong.com.au

 

Youth Workers

Sam Marles

 

Martin Savage

 

Maria Tsiantas

 

To contact our youth workers please ring either of our hubs.

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