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headspace
Colac
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15-17 Hart Street, Colac, Victoria 3250
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Phone (03) 5232 5520
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Fax 5232 5542
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headspacecolac@barwonhealth.org.au
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About
headspace Colac provides free, confidential mental and physical health services to young people aged 12–25, within a culturally safe and LGBTQIA+ inclusive environment. From wellbeing to sexual and physical health (via GP & nurse), AOD support and an all-ages Wathaurong clinic available every Monday.
In addition to health care, headspace Colac offers work and study support, as well as education and resources for families and friends.
Referrals
Young people are welcome to email us a completed referral form, or drop into our centre, or phone our friendly staff on (03) 5232 5520.
If you are a service provider, please use this referral form.
Accessing the Service
After hours services are available Tuesday & every second Thursday from 5:00pm – 7:00pm by appointment only.
Our centre has:
- Disability access via carpark/ramps
- Gender-neutral & disability bathrooms
- Assistive touch function available on iPads for hearing or sight impaired
- We can organise translating and interpreting services to make sure you feel supported. The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is available if English isn’t your first language or if English isn’t spoken at home.
- Bright, open waiting areas with natural light and sensory items
More Support
If you are in an emergency situation, call Emergency Services on 000.
If you need to speak to someone urgently, please call:
*Lifeline 13 11 14
*Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
*Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
headspace Colac would like to respectfully acknowledge the Gulidjan People who are the Traditional Owners and First People of the land where our centre is.
Hours
- Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
headspace Colac is operated by Barwon Health. 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, Western Victorian PHN.
Services
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.
Your GP can refer you to see a specialist youth psychiatrist for bulk billed assessment and management advice for mental health issues.
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.
Digital eTherapy developed by InsideOut Institute to support young people experiencing binge eating. Participate with the support of a health professional at headspace or at your own pace.
Services could include: provision of contraception and advice, testing, support, treatment and management of sexually transmissible infections(STI) HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis vaccination for Hepatitis and HPV, pregnancy testing and referral.
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.
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More information
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 Colac. 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 Colac. 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.