headspace
Berri
About
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headspace Berri provides free mental health services, alcohol & drug counselling, vocational support & some physical & sexual health services for young people 12-25 years old in the Riverland region of South Australia.
Access to our centre is via stairs or a small ramp. Disabled parking is located in front of the centre. Public bus stop is walking distance around the corner on Vaughan Tce. Free parking is available in front of the building.
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Hours
- Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
headspace Berri is operated by FocusOne 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, Country SA PHN.
Services
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.
A group of young people who help with events and some decision making at a centre. Ask your centre about getting involved.
Sexual health screenings on site or links to local services.
Workers either on site or linked to the centre who can assist you with work or study opportunities.
Centres have a range of programs and activities for young people. Just ask your centre what they have on.
More information
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing mental health services to 12-25 year olds. Each year, headspace helps thousands of young people in communities across Australia access support.
Here in the Riverland headspace Berri works across the Riverland region to support young people with:
- mental health
- sexual health
- work & study goals
- Alcohol and other Drugs
- programs, groups and other activities that increase mental health knowledge
- safe and supportive social opportunities
You can find out more about our current services, programs and other activities (including groups & events) in the other sections of this website and by following us on Facebook and Instagram.
headspace also has a welcome pack for young people and the people supporting them. These welcome packs provide some further information about our services and what you can expect when you engage with headspace Berri:
The first step is to complete and return the headspace Berri referral form (download here or drop into our offices in Berri). You can also be referred by your Doctor with a Mental Health Treatment Plan. A parent, friend, teacher or other trusted person can also refer you with your permission. We are a voluntary service, which means no-one can make you visit headspace.
The headspace Now program allows young people to receive a timely service that provides a therapeutic focus on the young persons presenting mental health concerns. The young person determines session intervals, by making contact with headspace when a session is required. This will mean young people can freely dip in and out of our service when they require support.
We also share at-home resources on our Facebook page and Instagram profile that you might find helpful while waiting to see a Clinician for more tailored support.
Our Sexual Health Nurse Mel is available to speak with young people and their families here at headspace Berri about any sexual health related concerns or questions. There are no silly questions and Mel is here to make sure young people in the Riverland have accurate and up to date information to make informed decisions about their sexual health.
Young people do not need a referral and can make an appointment with Mel by contacting headspace Berri on (08) 8582 4422 or headspace@focusonehealth.com.au
Kerryn Van Dyk has joined the headspace team offering one-on-one support for young people aged 14-25 to explore their work and study options.
As a qualified Career Practitioner with over 8 years experience in this space, Kerryn is passionate about working with young people to assist them to feel in control and make informed decisions about their career journey. Kerryn has worked in local high schools for many years guiding and answering students’ questions in relation to work, study, school and beyond. Kerryn believes all young people should have access to holistic career advice and we are excited to offer this service from headspace Berri.
Young people do not need a referral and can make an appointment with Kerryn by contacting headspace Berri on (08) 8582 4422 or headspace@focusonehealth.com.au
Kerryn can provide support with:
- resume advice
- interview skills
- career ideas
- study options
- support to navigate job providers & Centrelink
headspace Berri provides free confidential, and youth-friendly services for young people aged 12-25 years. headspace Berri provides a range of specialised services to young people and their families who may be experiencing challenges with their mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs, or work & study.
You can access or refer to headspace Berri by phone, dropping in, or via an emailed or faxed referral form.
Mental Health Treatment Plans:
This is a care plan written together with your Doctor during an appointment at your medical clinic. Your Doctor then sends this plan to us. We accept these treatment plans and we ALWAYS encourage you to get checked out with a Doctor if you are experiencing physical or mental health symptoms. BUT these treatment plans are not required in the first instance to access headspace Berri. Often we help young people to access a low-cost Doctor if you don't have one, and we will help you apply for a Medicare Card, if you don't have one.
Please note that if you access your Doctor for a Mental Health Treatment Plan, you should check with your clinic about costs/fees you will incur. You'll also need a Medicare Card.
You can find more details about referrals below in the 'more information section'.
To chat further about services we refer to that incur fees, please call us on (08) 8582 4422.
We appreciate your active involvement in finding a solution to suit your needs.
To be able to access some of headspace Berri's services, you need access to a Medicare card. It can be your own Medicare card or you can use your family's Medicare card if your name is listed on it.
When you turn 15 years of age, you can apply for your own Medicare card. To do this you have to do some paper work and have some identification. You need to complete a "Medicare copy or transfer" application form and submit it at your local Medicare service centre. You’ll need to provide identification, such as a student card or birth certificate, as well as details about the card you are transferring from.
If you need more information or need help with accessing a Medicare card, have a look at the Services Australia website.
Download the Rights and Responsibilities Brochure here.
headspace Berri supports your right to:
- Refuse treatment or service
- Agree to or refuse the presence of trainee practitioners or students
- Choose to have another person present at your appointment
- Request a transfer to another headspace clinician
- Make complaints and have them investigated
- Have continued access to the services after making a complaint
Our team will ensure that:
You are fully informed about your health and health care options to help you make informed choices.
Your confidentiality and privacy are maintained.
You are given information about circumstances in which we are legally required to report; such as to protect the health and safety of a young person at risk, or if personal information is subpoenaed by court.
Your prior approval would be obtained to:
- Provide a written report to another professional agency, eg a GP or lawyer; or
- Discuss the material with another person, eg a parent or employer; or
- If disclosure is otherwise required or authorized by law.
We can provide a variety of education sessions to community groups and schools. Please complete this education session request form and return to headspace@focusonehealth.com.au and a member of our team will be in touch.
The best way to stay up to date with special projects and events is to follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Current and upcoming special projects & events:
The Future of Here (and Now)
All year, 2021/22
With thanks to funding from Country Arts SA through the Regional Arts Fund, headspace Berri is delivering a special community awareness project this year called The Future of Here (and Now). The Future of Here (and Now) includes training, professional development and delivering a series of creative conversations, community engagement experiences and small digital and in-person outcomes across 2021 & 2022 that build connection, community leadership, mental health literacy and resilience. The project is already underway but young people who would like to be involved can still join our hERO group here.
Sexual Health Week
February 2022
We have been running an online campaign on both our Facebook and Instagram pages regarding information about topics that young people wished they had of learnt at school in Sex Ed. We have consulted with our Sexual health nurse who has provided some myth busting informative answers. We have released a question in the morning with the answer being reviled in the afternoon. This has provided people an opportunity to be involved in a poll each day. To check out the campaign you can find it on our Facebook and Instagram accounts.
What is the hERO group?
The headspace Berri hERO group exists to ensure young people’s voices and opinions remain front and centre in everything we do here at headspace Berri.
hEROs are local young people aged 16-25 who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. Some members of hERO may have experienced their own struggles and other members may have never experienced mental ill health, but all share a commitment to advocate for youth mental health in the Riverland.
As a member of hERO you will:
- be a volunteer member of an inclusive and optimistic team of other young people
- attend regular meetings and represent headspace Berri in the community
- have access to relevant training and mentoring in areas such as
- public speaking
- advocacy
- mental health literacy
- project & event planning/management
- have the opportunity to develop mini-projects, events and activities that support mental health in our community
- be asked to provide your unique feedback and insights on things like
- social media campaigns
- promotional material
- what our space looks and feels like
- headspace Berri services
hEROs make sure that any new initiative from headspace Berri will make a positive difference in the lives of local young people, and that the resources headspace Berri receive from government and corporate partners are put to the best use.
Join hERO group by submitting your online application HERE.
We understand that students are keen to know more about headspace Berri, the services we offer and the knowledge base of our staff. Written responses and/or answers to assignments will not be provided but if you are interested in interviewing one of our team members please get in touch. We aim to host two research interview spots throughout the school year, usually term 1 and term 3 but places are very limited and book out quickly.
We currently have 1:1 interview times available in March for students to interview Clinicians in-person or over Zoom. Book a spot here.
Important notes to students:
- Written responses and or answers to assignments will not be provided
- Interviews are open to all Riverland Secondary, Tafe and University students.
- Pending your interview questions and topics, from time-to-time we may recommend one of our organisation or consortium partners for you to interview in place of headspace Berri
- Interview questions must be related to areas of service provided by headspace
- Due to time and resource constraints, we cannot respond to all interview requests