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Did you know headspace National offer a range of online supports which are readily accessible? make your headspace account to access it anytime, anywhere.

you can get online mental health support for yourself as a young person or for a ypung person you are supporting by creating a headspace account! you don't need to face things alone.

create your FREE headspaece account today to join a supportive online community and access tools and resources to help you manage your mental health. it is simple, free and safe.

with a headspace account, you'll get instant 24/7 access to a great range of tools and support for your mental health. Build connections in a community of like-minded young people, join group chats, create your own personalised space, and get professional 1-on-1 support - all online and free.

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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.

What is Brief BEeT?

Binge eating can get in the way of all aspects of life. Thinking about food and our bodies can take up 
a lot of time and make us feel worried about things that used to make us happy. 

Brief BEeT (Binge Eating eTherapy) is a free and confidential online program for young people aged 
16 – 25 who are living with binge eating. Researchers and people with their own lived experience of 
eating difficulties have contributed to this program, which is offered in partnership with InsideOut 
Institute for Eating Disorders.

Brief BEeT can help you regain your life and get back into the things you enjoy. You will learn new
tools, skills and support along the way.

Brief BEeT (Self help online) can be done by yourself, or as Guided Brief BEeT (In Person) with the 
support of a trained clinician at headspace Tamworth. Learn more about Brief BEeT.

What will I be doing in Guided Brief BEeT (In person)?

Guided Brief BEeT involves completing Brief BEeT modules online and attending weekly sessions 
with a mental health clinician at headspace Tamworth. This program runs for approximately four 
weeks and involves:

• Completing weekly online eTherapy 1-hour modules.
• Self-monitoring and goal setting through a Digital Toolbox.
• Weekly in-person 30-minute sessions with one of our mental health clinicians. 

During your sessions, your headspace clinician is there to answer questions, discuss challenges, and 
work with you to set goals for the next week. They will also review your questionnaires and Digital 
Toolbox entries to monitor how you are going implementing the new skills you have learnt.

Due to the risk of physical health complications, it’s important to see a GP regularly. Let your 
headspace clinician know if you don’t have a regular GP, or if you feel uncomfortable talking to your 
current GP about what’s going on.

How do I get started with Guided Brief BEeT (In Person)? 

To register for Guided Brief BEeT, get in touch and we will guide you through the process.

Contact details

201 Marius Street
Tamworth, NSW 2340

Phone: (02) 6762 9290
Fax: (02) 6766 7547
Email: headspace@centacarenenw.com.au

Parking

headspace Tamworth has client and disability parking available next to the V Guy Kable Building. Other parking relates to the centrepoint free 2-hour parking and the Kmart Plaza free 3-hour parkng. There is a bus stop at the front of the building and the train station is a 2 minute walk from the headspace Tamworth Centre.

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 available inside the centre and a disabled access toilet is also accessible.

for a map and more detailed accessibilty instructions: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGL0-3bRSU/69s4mt_nP10W3Zpsc2BLbg/view?utm_content=DAGL0-3bRSU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

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

Nathan Coburn - Community Engagement and Development Officer

Melanie Liddicoat - Receptionist

Krystle Rowley - IPS - Work and Study supervisor

Tracey Spilstead - Vocational Specialist

Libby Hutchinson-Smith - Vocational Specialist

Jess Downey - Vocational Specialist 

Ebony McGovern - Mental Health Worker 

Viki Mbuto - Mental Health Worker 

Isabella Reed - Mental Health Worker 

Lyndell Moffett - Mental Health Worker

Anna Crosby - Mental Health Worker 

Dr Melissa Lucas - General Practitioner (GP)

Fiona Kelly - Health Nurse

Alisha Brighton - Dietician

Emily Castles - Youth Access Worker

Catherine McMillian - Youth Access Worker

Serena Spicer - Youth Access Worker

Shanai roche - Mental Health Worker - Gunnedah 

Aloka De Mel - Mental Health Worker - Narrabri

Sadeka Hossain - Mental Health Worker - Narrabri

Ella Lloyd - Mental Health Worker - Moree 

Ellaine Hikaru - Mental Health Worker - 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

online 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

online 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

online referral form