headspace Adelaide’s 2024 festive season operating hours

As the festive season approaches, headspace Adelaide wishes to inform our valued stakeholders about our office closure period and the services that will remain operational to support young people during this time. 

headspace Adelaide will close at 5 pm on Thursday 19th December 2024 and will reopen on Monday 6th January 2025. 

Young people referred to headspace Adelaide's general mental health program during this period will not be contacted until after Monday 6th January 2025. 

headspace Early Psychosis will continue to operate 7 days a week from 9 am to 5 pm during this period (including public holidays), but at a limited capacity. Referrals can be faxed to 1800 632 193 or completed online at headspace.org.au/adelaide. Contact 0475 989 619 for more information. 

GPs and health professionals can continue to refer young people seeking mental health support into the Head to Health Phone Service by sending a referral via Healthlink (EDI:adphncru) or via Fax – (08) 8121 1802.  

During this time, young people can still receive support 1-on-1 via online chat, email or over the phone at eheadspace.org.au or 1800 650 890. 

Crisis and emergency support 

If you or someone you care for is in need of immediate support, please reach out to one of the following 24/7 crisis support services: 

  • Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800 

  • SA Mental Health Triage Service: 13 14 65 (16 years and over) 

  • Women’s and Children's Hospital: (08) 8161 7044 (under 16), ED and Virtual Urgent Care Service www.wch.sa.gov.au/patients-visitors/emergencies/virtual-urgent-care 

  • Emergency Services: 000 

  • 13YARN: 13 92 76 

  • Lifeline: 13 11 14 

  • Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 

Additionally, the Urgent Mental Health Care Centre is available at 215 Grenfell St, Adelaide. This is a free, walk-in service, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (16 and over). For more information call 08 8448 9100 or visit umhcc.org.au. 

Thank you for your ongoing support 

We appreciate your understanding and partnership during the festive season. For more information, please email us at info@headspaceadelaide.org.au    

Wishing you a safe and happy festive season.