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headspace
Corio
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6/ 10-16 Station Street, Norlane, Victoria 3214
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Phone (03) 5202 8290
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Fax (03) 9124 1533
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headspace.corio@stride.com.au
headspace Corio is linked to headspace Geelong which is a service tailored for the local community.
headspace Corio provides 'no wrong door' advice and support for young people aged 12 to 25 in the Geelong and North Geelong region. By registering for support, you will receive contact to discuss your options whether that be at headspace Geelong, Corio or within our community.
Our centre can support with:
- mental health/social and emotional wellbeing
- work and study
- alcohol and other drugs
- physical health
We are a free, confidential and inclusive service which does not discriminate regardless of race, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or abilities.
Referrals:
To make the first appointment for yourself or a young person in you care click here.
If you are a professional and would like to refer a young person please click here.
In case of emergency, call: 000
If you need to speak to someone urgently, please call:
- Lifeline on 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
- Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
headspace Community Engagement - headspace Geelong collaborates with schools, services and agencies in the Corio area by offering free presentations about headspace services and topics around mental health and wellbeing, hosting stalls, and partnering on activities/events!
If you would like to request our attendance at your school, organisation or event, please email our Community Engagement Officer at cec.geelong@stride.com.au
Please Note
When we are closed please contact headspace Geelong for more information
We are taking a short break for ANZAC day.
Our centre will be closed from 5:00pm Wednesday 24th March 2024, and will reopen at 9:00am Tuesday 30th April 2024.
headspace Corio is linked to headspace Geelong and operated by Stride Mental Health. All headspace services are funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. Administration of funding is carried out by the headspace centre’s local Primary Health Network, in this case, Western Victoria PHN.
Services
Get tips on how to prepare your resume and present for interviews. Find out about local employment opportunities (full time, part-time, or casual).
GPs can help with any physical health issues as well as issues related to sexual health, drug or alcohol use, relationship problems or feeling down or upset. Your centre may have a GP on site or links to one locally.
Mental health workers – which may include psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors and other workers – that can help if you're just not feeling yourself.
Workers either on site or linked to the centre who can assist you with any alcohol or other drug concern.
More information
Welcome to headspace Corio.
Download our headspace Corio Welcome Pack.
If you are a young person (12-25):
If you are seeking support from headspace Corio please complete this online form and we will call you to organise and appointment. If you would prefer to speak to someone about making an over the phone please call us on (03) 5202 8290.
If you know a young person who might need help:
Families, carers and friends can make an appointment for a young person with their consent. To do so please complete this online form or, if you would prefer to speak to someone about making an over the phone please call us on (03) 5202 8290.
If you are working with a young person who might need help:
Health professionals, school staff, health or community organisations can refer to headspace Corio using this online form.
*Please note: the young person must consent to the referral.
Next steps:
After making your online referral a headspace Corio team member will make contact within a week to discuss the next steps.
Physical and sexual health:
If you are wanting to book a GP or Nurse appointment we call to offer you available times for the next appointment.
Support for mental health, alcohol and other drugs and vocation and education:
If you are wanting to access mental health support we will call to offer you available times for an intake appointment.
At your intake appointment you will chat to one of our friendly Engagement and Assessment clinicians who will ask you questions about different parts of you life to figure out how we can best assist.
Referral through headspace Geelong
We also accept referrals through our parent centre, headspace Geelong.
Call (03) 5222 6690 or visit 105 Yarra Street, Geelong to connect with our headspace Geelong team.
Location and Access
headspace Corio (open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9am-5pm).
6 / 10-16 Station Street, Norlane, Victoria 3214
Phone (03) 5202 8290
Our site is fully wheelchair accessible.
Accessible via public transport, visit PTV Journey Planner to plan your trip.
We are located very close to North Shore train station and bus stops on Station Street.
Cost
At headspace Corio our services are free through Medicare.
To get your own Medicare card please click here.
If you are unable to access a Medicare Card we can still offer support, just let our staff know and we will work it out.
Our staff are networked with all services in the North Geelong/Corio region.
Online and after hours support
eheadspace:
eheadspace provides free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12-25 and their families and friends.
Call 1800 650 890 or go to www.eheadspace.org.au
24/7 helplines:
- Lifeline 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au
- Kids helpline 1800 55 1800 kidshelpline.com.au
Emergency support:
headspace Corio is not an emergency service. If you’re in an emergency situation or need immediate assistance, contact Barwon Health Phone Triage team 1300 094 187 (24/7), go to your local emergency department or call emergency services on 000.
At headspace Corio we have a team that is dedicated to supporting young people the best way we can. We have a range of workers with different skills and experience to make sure young people that access headspace Corio get the help they are looking for.
headspace Corio supports the 'no wrong door' approach, and we will always guide you to the appropriate service/s to meet your needs or the needs of those people you are endeavouring to support.
Management
Regional Manager - Kate
Centre Manager - Tenille
Clinical Team Leader - Dijana
headspace Corio is linked to headspace Geelong and operated by Stride Mental Health.