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headspace Riverina

Welcome to Riverina headspace!

 

We are one of 30 centres that can be found across Australia.  Riverina headspace is a youth specific service: that means, anyone between the ages of 12-25 can see us. 

 

headspace centres have been established to better meet the needs of young people with emerging mental health and drug and alcohol issues - the single biggest health issue facing young Australians today. 

 

Why would I come to Riverina headspace?

If you or someone you know would like to talk in a safe and confidential environment, this is the place for you.  People come to headspace for many reasons. Here are just a few:

  • Because they are feeling down, depressed or anxious
  • They are not coping at school, home, uni or work
  • Not sleeping well
  • Finding it hard to concentrate
  • Bullied or hurt by others
  • Worried about drinking or drug use
  • Have noticed 'something's not quite right'

 

I want to use the services at Riverina headspace: what do I have to do?

If you want to visit us it's simple. You can either

1. phone 02 6921 8891 or 0439 218 891

2. drop in: see the location section for a map

 

email for further information info@riverinaheadspace.com.au

or to self refer, myheadspace@riverinaheadspace.com.au

 

We will have a chat to you about what you need and how we can help you.

 

What staff are at Riverina headspace?

Psychologists

Drug & Alcohol Counsellor

Youth & Community Engagement Workers

Dietician

Sexual Health Nurse

Family & Relationship Counsellor

Grief & Loss Counsellor

more services and staff are on their way soon. 

 

Expert help will be provided if you have a mental health or substance use problem that is having an impact on your life or others around you. Your care is coordinated through headspace, making sure all your care needs are taken into consideration.

Cost: Free of charge with a Medicare card or Medicare number.

 


News & events

Riverina headspace Open Day

Visit headspace Riverina and meet the team Monday 12 April 2010. To celebrate our new premises, headspace Riverina is opening our doors and inviting ... more

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Locations

Riverina headspace

Address:
2/185 Morgan Street
Opening Hours:
9am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Closed weekends and public holidays

Contact Details:
P: (02) 6921 8891
F: (02) 6921 8824
M: 0439 218 891

You will find us next door to Piercy Place, between Murray and Docker Streets. If coming from the Uni, turn left at the lights at Finkos service station into Docker Street, then take the 2nd right into Morgan Street. We share the building to the left of the Morgan St Healthcare Clinic. Just look for the bright green wall!

People

Our people

Shane Thomas

Manager, Riverina headspace

shanet@riverinaheadspace.com.au

 

Kylie

Clinical Leader

 

Barb

Youth & Community Engagement Officer

 

John

Allied Health Professional

 

Leonie

Allied Health Professional

 

Sue

Case Worker

 

Louise

Case Worker

 

Katie

Social Worker

 

Liz

Reception & Administration

lizb@riverinaheadspace.com.au

 

General enquiries

P: 02 6921 8891

E: info@riverinaheadspace.com.au

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