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Coffs Harbour
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45-53 Little Street (Disabled Parking within 20 metres, buses in Park Avenue), PO Box 46 , Coffs Harbour, New South Wales 2450
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Phone (02) 6652 1878
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Fax (02) 6652 7379
- hch@genhealth.org.au
About
Welcome to headspace Coffs Harbour
We are still following Covid-19 safe guidelines to keep our community safe. Masks are required when in our centre, Thank You.
headspace Coffs Harbour is free, youth friendly and confidential.
We help young people aged between 12 and 25 who may be going through a tough time on the Coffs Coast.
To make an appointment, please contact us on (02) 6652 1878 or go to the More information section and referral form.
headspace Coffs Harbour is not a crisis service. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency please contact the Mental Health Access Line on 1800 011 511, Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800.
Hours
- Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
headspace Coffs Harbour is operated by Genhealth Incorporated. All headspace services are funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. Administration of funding is carried out by the headspace centre’s local Primary Health Network, in this case, North Coast (Healthy North Coast).
Services
Nutrition screening, dietary assessment and education about food and lifestyle, also support around healthy eating strategies.
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.
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.
More information
Centre Manager
Louise Tan (Acting)
Clinical Lead
Miranda Cull
Reception & Welcome
Cindy Pocock, Penny Budge, Judi Wise
Community Engagement & Youth Participation Officer
Kirra Ratcliffe
Youth Access Clinicians
Elaine Stanmore, Danica Hudson, Scott Collins, Matilda Brewin, Rose Adam, Rhianna Grimley
Peer Support Worker
Keziah Cameron, Callum Sykes
Project Lead - Wait Time Reduction:
Naydene Beaver
Psychologists
Laurie Manson, Malcolm Brunton
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
Dr John Hurley
Dietitian/Nutritionist
Geordy Henderson
Doctor (GP)
Dr Sangita Khobragade
Community Partners at headspace Coffs Harbour:
Alcohol & Other Drugs Counsellor (CHHC)
Youth And Family Access (CHHC Mental Health Service)
Sexual Assault Counselling Service (CHHC)
Sexual Health Clinic (CHHC)
Baby Health Clinic Nurse (CHHC)
To talk to any of us, or to make an appointment, please call us on 02 6652 1878.
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To access headspace Coffs Harbour services for free all you need to have is a valid Medicare card.
If you don’t have a Medicare card and you are over the age of 15 years old you can apply for your own Medicare card. Information about how to apply can be found on the Department of Human Services page:
https://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/medicare/medicare-card.
If you are in Coffs Harbour, you can visit the Medicare Office at 21-25 Duke Street for assistance.
You will need to provide identification, such as a student card or birth certificate.
For more information you can contact Medicare general enquiries on 132 011, they are open 7 days a week / 24 hours a day. If you are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander you can contact the access line on 1800 556 955. They are open mon – fri 8:30am – 5pm.
If you are ineligible to apply for a Medicare Card give us a call and we will direct you to alternative appropriate services.
headspace Coffs Harbour is located at 45-53 Little Street in Coffs Harbour and our building has been designed to provide full wheelchair access.
Disabled parking is available on Little Street within 20 metres of the front door (out the front of our next door neighbours at Legal Aid).
If you have any specific requirements to help you access our service please call us and we will work with you to make sure you can easily access our building and service.
Download our referral form from this page.
Click here for the ---> headspace Coffs Harbour Referral Form <---
- Fill it out online
- Save it on your computer
- Email it to referrals@genhealth.org.au, or
- Print it out and drop it, post it or fax it to headspace Coffs Harbour
Our fax: 02 6652 7379
Address: 45 - 53 Little Street, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Post: PO Box 46, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
If you have any questions, you can call us on 02 6652 1878
Once we receive your referral, we'll contact you by phone.
To keep up to date with what's happening at headspace Coffs Harbour and find out about the latest news and events go to our facebook page and give us a like: https://www.facebook.com/headspaceCoffsHarbour/
We understand that sometimes getting to appointments can be difficult. For the times you need assistance, our Peer Support Workers can provide transport to and from your headspace appointment to home or school. Contact our friendly reception team on 6652 1878 or speak to your headspace worker to find out more.
Did you Know we have a youth reference group and are putting together a friends and family reference group, for more info call 66521878 or email hch@genhealth.org.au and ask to speak with our Community Engagement Officer.
