headspace
Tamworth
About
We are here to support young people aged 12-25. We offer free services on mental health, physical and sexual health, alcohol and other drugs, as well as work and study support with our IPS program.
How to Get Help
Anyone can make a referral including self-referral, family, friends and carers, health professionals and other referrals using our Online Referral Form For more information scroll down.
Parking and accessibility
headspace Tamworth has disability access, free parking and near by bus stops. Directions and Accessibility to our centre.
Visit our Linktree for more information and available in multiple languages.
Hours
- Monday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 7:00pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
headspace Tamworth is operated by Centacare New England North West. 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, Hunter New England and Central Coast (HNECC LTD).
Services
Nutrition screening, dietary assessment and education about food and lifestyle, also support around healthy eating strategies.
Get tips on how to prepare your resume and present for interviews. Find out about local employment opportunities (full time, part-time, or casual).
Mental health workers – which may include psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors and other workers – that can help if you're just not feeling yourself.
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.
Your GP can refer you to see a specialist youth psychiatrist for bulk billed assessment and management advice for mental health issues.
If you live near our headspace centre in a rural area but cannot travel in to see us, you can see our mental health workers online.
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.
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.
News
More information
create your headspace account today!
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if you have any issues creating your account, contact us on (02)6762 9290 or visit us at our headspace Tamworth centre.
About headspace Tamworth
headspace Tamworth offers free youth-friendly early intervention services and support to young people aged 12 – 25 years (and their family and friends) experiencing mild to moderate difficulties in four key areas:
- Mental health
- Physical and sexual health
- Work and study
- Alcohol and other drugs
headspace Tamworth’s service providers work together to make it as easy as possible for young people and their family and friends to access the support they require including making referrals to other services internally and externally.
The services available at headspace Tamworth include:
- Therapeutic support and intervention with a Mental Health Worker
- Psychiatrist
- General Practitioner
- Nurse
- Dietician
- Vocational and Educational support
- Alcohol and Other Drug counselling and support
headspace Tamworth is not an acute or crisis mental health service. If you or a young person you are supporting have any immediate concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of a young person, please call the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511, Lifeline on 13 11 14; or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800. In an emergency, contact 000 immediately.
How to refer:
Complete our Online Referral Form
headspace accept referrals from any source including:
• Self referral, including walk-ins,
• Referral by family, friends and carers,
• Other referral sources
• Self Referral
Young people are encouraged to make contact with the service by:
By phone, fax or email: Contact us on 676 292 90, Fax us the referral on 676 675 47 or email us the referral headspace@centacarenenw.com.au
Drop in: Young people can walk-ins and complete the referral form between 8:45am – 5pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Thursday from 8:45am – 7:00pm.
• Family, Friend or Carer Referral
Families, friends and/ or carers can refer a young person to headspace via phone and fax or email using the referral form on the website. The young person needs to be aware of and consent to the referral and be willing to meet with a member from the headspace team.
• Professional Referral
GP’s, Allied Health Professionals, community-based agencies and educational institutions can refer young people to headspace via fax or email using the referral form on the website.
GP’s are encouraged to include a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) if appropriate. Referrals from tertiary health services are encouraged to include an A1 or discharge summary if appropriate.
It may be necessary to have a Medicare card for some services (this can be your parents/carers card if you are listed) if not, you can apply for your own Medicare card
Administration staff will send a text message to confirm the receipt of the referral for young people, family, friend and/ or carer. As well notify the referrer eg:GP’s, Allied Health Professionals, community-based agencies and educational with a letter/email to acknowledge that the referral has been received.
If you require Translator support, this can be arranged for you via the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) National. TIS can be contacted on 131 450. If you require Auslan Interpreter support, young people can access Auslan interpreters via their eheadspace account. For young people and their families/friends who have a hearing impairment please contact:
- for TTY users, phone 133 677 then ask for 1800 422 322
- for Speak and Listen users, phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 1800 422 322
- for internet relay users, connect to the National Relay Service then ask for 1800 422 322.
Contact details
2 Darling Street
Tamworth, NSW 2340
Phone: (02) 6762 9290
Fax: (02) 6766 7547
Email: headspace@centacarenenw.com.au
Parking
Free timed parking available on both side streets around the centre. Also Tamworth Community centre car park - access from Peel or Darling Streets (all day).
Accessibility
The headspace Tamworth centre has been designed to ensure it is a welcoming space including those with disabilities - you can listen to music, grab a drink, read a book from our book swap.
The centre is an accessible building site with wheel chair access via the front entry. Our toilets are gender neutral and a disabled access toilet is located at the end of the building.
Reaching us via public transport
You can catch the bus from either end of the Peel street (PCYC) or Marius Street. The most convenient bus routes are: 428, 430, 443, 444
headspace Tamworth is closed on weekends and public holidays. We will update our opening hours should there be any additional closures such as during holiday periods.
Upcoming NSW Public Holidays:
- Good Friday – 29 March
- Anzac Day – 25 April
- Labour Day – 7 October
- Christmas Day – 25 December
- Boxing Day – 26 December
Are you 16-25?
want to have a say about young people and mental health?
join our headspace Tamworth Youth Reference Group!!
headspace is providing young people with the opportunity to be heard and be active around youth mental health and alcohol and other drug issues.
There are a number of roles you can play in a headspace local reference group, including:
- Leading projects in your local area
- Website consultation and development
- Research and evaluation of headspace services
- Consultation around resource development such as, fact sheets, brochures, merchandise and more
- Peer support and mentoring
- Upskilling in project management and other courses
By getting involved you will:
- Have the opportunity to have your say and direct youth mental health services in Australia
- Develop new skills
- Meet and work with other young people who are passionate about youth mental health
How do I get Involved?
Please contact : headspace@centacarenenw.com.au or phone 67629290
apply now YRG application form
Jason Reed - Centre Manager
Yeony Kim - Clinical Lead
Jess Downey - Community Engagement and Development Officer
Melanie Liddicoat - Receptionist
Krystle Rowley - IPS - Work and Study supervisor
Tracey Spilstead - Vocational Specialist
Emily Castles - Vocational Specialist
Jessie George - Youth Access Worker
Ebony McGovern - Mental Health Worker - Youth Intake
Jasmeen Manes - Mental Health Worker - Youth Care
Viki Mbuto - Mental Health Worker - Youth Care
Isabella Reed - Mental Health Worker - Youth Care
Lyndell Moffett - Mental Health Worker - Youth Care
Anna Crosby - Mental Health Worker - Youth Care
Dr Melissa Lucas - General Practitioner (GP)
Fiona Kelly - Health Nurse
Dr Syed Shah - Psychiatrist
Deanne Harris - Dietician
Alisha Brighton - Dietician
Catherine McMillian - Youth Access Worker
Serena Spicer - Youth Access Worker
Jess Jones - Student Educator
Daniel Smith - Mental Health Worker & CSO - Gunnedah
Aloka De Mel - Mental Health Worker - Youth Care - Narrabri
Ella Lloyd - Mental Health Worker - Youth Care - Moree
headspace Tamworth has an outpost located in Gunnedah. You can expect the same welcoming, youth-friendly vibe from our team in Gunnedah. All services are free, for all young people aged 12 to 25 years. You can get in touch with our Gunnedah team if you’re having a tough time, or would like to improve your health and wellbeing. You can also make contact if you’re not sure what’s going on, or feel like you need someone to talk to.
The services you’ll access will depend on what your needs and goals are. One of our Youth Care Coordinators will talk with you about what’s going on in your life and help you work out what your options are.
Location
31 Henry Street, Gunnedah 2380
Phone: 02 6741 4444
Email: headspaceGunnedah@centacarenenw.com.au
Opening hours
8.30 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday
Referral form
headspace Tamworth has an outpost located in Moree. You can expect the same welcoming, youth-friendly vibe from our team in Moree. All services are free, for all young people aged 12 to 25 years. You can get in touch with our Moree team if you’re having a tough time, or would like to improve your health and wellbeing. You can also make contact if you’re not sure what’s going on, or feel like you need someone to talk to.
The services you’ll access will depend on what your needs and goals are. One of our Youth Care Coordinators will talk with you about what’s going on in your life and help you work out what your options are.
Location
48 Auburn Street Moree 2400
PO Box 1499
Phone: 02 6750 8585
Email: headspaceMoree@centacarenenw.com.au
Opening hours
8.30 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday
Referral form
headspace Tamworth has an outpost located in Narrabri. You can expect the same welcoming, youth-friendly vibe from our team in Narrabri. All services are free, for all young people aged 12 to 25 years. You can get in touch with our Narrabri team if you’re having a tough time, or would like to improve your health and wellbeing. You can also make contact if you’re not sure what’s going on, or feel like you need someone to talk to.
The services you’ll access will depend on what your needs and goals are. One of our Youth Care Coordinators will talk with you about what’s going on in your life and help you work out what your options are.
Location
1/116 Barwan Street Narrabri, 2390
PO Box 89
Phone: 02 6792 9393
Email: headspaceNarrabri@centacarenenw.com.au
Opening hours
8.30 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday
Referral form