headspace
Karratha

Welcome to headspace Karratha, a youth-friendly space dedicated to supporting young people aged 12-25 in achieving their health and well-being goals. Our services include mental health support, help with drug and alcohol issues, physical health support, and work and study support.

You might visit us for many reasons, like:

• Having difficulties with family or friends
• Feeling anxious or stressed
• Issues with relationships
• Questions about sex and relationships
• Exploring your sexuality and gender identity
• Experiencing bullying or harassment
• Dealing with anger or aggression
• Needing help with work or study
• Physical or sexual health concerns
• Feeling down or depressed
• Just not feeling like yourself

We’re here to listen and help you through whatever you’re facing.

At headspace Karratha, our dedicated team is here to support you. Get to know the people who are passionate about helping young people achieve their health and wellbeing goals:

Service staff

Scott - Service Manager

Danita - Service Support Officer

Stacey - Community Engagement Officer

Georgie - Clinical Educator

Clinical staff

Larissa - Clinical Lead

Brooke - ECP Graduate

Emma - Youth Wellbeing Worker (Karratha)

headspace Pilbara clinical staff

Ranga - Roaming Youth Wellbeing Worker (Roebourne, Wickham, Onslow and Pannawonica)

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 newtools, 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 [centre name]. 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 [centre name]. 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, [centre to insert instructions unique to their centre – eg make an appointment by phoning / online, quoting Brief BEeT etc.].

headspace Karratha supports the community through a range of educational activities, including presentations, workshops, and information stalls, as well as organising or collaborating with others on events.  

If you would like headspace Karratha to attend your school/organisation, please complete our Community Request Form and our team will be in touch soon.  

You can also give us a call on 1800 290 626 or drop by the centre for a chat. 

Please give us 4-6 weeks' notice before your requested date so we can best accommodate your needs. 

Our team has put together a few helpful resources to support young people, communities and workplaces in supporting the LGBTQIASB+ community. 

Info for Young People:

• How headspace can help
• Gender Identity and Mental Health
• Minus18 - CHAMPIONS FOR LGBTQIA+ YOUTH
  • Through a preventative model of mental health support, they tackle social isolation by creating fun-filled spaces where LGBTQIA+ young people belong and are celebrated. For their events: Being visible, making friends and feeling supported is their vibe
• QLife
  • Provides anonymous and free LGBTQIASB+ peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships
• QueerAbility
  • A Toolkit for accessing the NDIS

How to be a LGBTQIASB+ ally:

• How to be an active LGBTQIA+ ally
• LBGTIQ Inclusive Language Guide

Information for Families and Friends:

• Trans 101: Gender Identity Crash Course
• Families Like Mine
  • A guide that offers practical advice to families to support young people with diverse sexuality and gender identity. 
• Rainbow Network - Supporting the Families of LGBTIQ+ young people
  • Ideas and links to resources and information about how to support the families of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTIQIASB+) young people

We appreciate all feedback (compliments, suggestions and complaints) about the services and care we provide to you.

Feedback is used to make sure that you, and other young people accessing our services, have the best possible experience at headspace.

You can provide feedback about your experience:

• In person at headspace
• On an iPad at headspace
• By phone
• On our website

We take all feedback seriously and will do our best to respond to your feedback quickly. You can also contact our lead agency, Anglicare WA on 1300 11 44 46.