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Lake Haven

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Hours

  • Monday: 8:30am - 8:00pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
  • Thursday: 8:30am - 8:00pm
  • Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

About

Young people can refer to headspace themselves if they are 14 years and over; or can be referred by a parent, carer, GP, School Counsellor or other relevant person. If you are referring a young person to headspace, they must provide permission for the referral to be made.

headspace Lake Haven is located next to Lake Haven Shopping Centre at The Gravity Youth Centre. Catch a bus to the centre or us available parking.  headspace Lake Haven is located next to the Metro cinemas.  Wheelchair access is available through the front door, which has ramp access.  
It is a friendly free service for young people aged 12-25 years. No referral required.  Monday and Thursday late hours (5pm – 8pm) by appointment only.

Hours

  • Monday: 8:30am - 8:00pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
  • Thursday: 8:30am - 8:00pm
  • Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

headspace Lake Haven is operated by Central Coast Local Health District. 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, Hunter New England and Central Coast (HNECC PHN).

Services

Mental health workers – which may include psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors and other workers – that can help if you're just not feeling yourself.

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. 

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.

“As soon as I sought help, I suddenly realised that my anxiety was very treatable and that I wasn’t alone.”
- Charlie

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Positions currently available at headspace Lake Haven

We are seeking Psychologists (General or Clinical), Mental Health Social Workers and Occupational Therapists with mental health endorsement to work as contractors in our headspace teams (roles based at Gosford, Lake Haven and Wyong).

Are you passionate about working with young people and their families and friends? 

Perhaps you are interested in starting a private practice, but worried about the risks? 

Are you looking for highly competitive remuneration (full Medicare rebates) administration support and supportive peer supervision?

Why not consider joining the headspace team?

Who We Are 

headspace Lake Haven, headspace Gosford and our Wyong Satellite provide a range of evidence based, early intervention services to young people aged 12-25 years, including primary health, mental health, substance use counselling, & social recovery programs.

The Role

headspace are seeking motivated and experienced general and clinical psychologists, Mental Health Social Workers and Occupational Therapists with mental health endorsement to work as contractors to join our multidisciplinary teams based on the Central Coast of NSW. You must be a registered Medicare provider to apply.

What We Offer

For the right candidates, headspace Lake Haven, Gosford and Wyong satellite offers a warm and supportive environment that encourages learning and collaboration, in addition to the following benefits:

Excellent competitive remuneration (full rebates based on qualifications and registration with Medicare and AHPRA)  Full-time administrative/reception support 

Regular peer group meetings 

Clinical guidance and support 

A variety of referral sources, ages 12-25 and presenting issues 

Established GP referral networks 

Flexible days and hours

What You Offer

We are looking for psychologists, Mental Health Social Workers and Occupational Therapists who meet the following selection requirements:

Available to work flexible days and hours (Days/ Evenings available) 

Full registration with AHPRA or eligibility for AASW, or an OT with mental health endorsement and registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia 

Registration as a Medicare provider and registration as a business/ company/sole trader 

Working with Children’s Check and Professional Indemnity Insurance 

Demonstrated skills to build rapport and engage young people

Experience working with young people (aged 12-25) with a range of presenting issues 

Ability to use practice management software (training provided) 

Evidence of an immunisation assessment and COVID-19 Vaccination prior to commencement.

Contact Details

Please send your CV/Resume along with your application addressing the selection criteria and names of 2 referees to Cara Corbett, headspace Manager on Cara.Corbett@health.nsw.gov.au, or call Jen on 0460 624 123 if you have any questions.

For more information contact:

Name: Cara Corbett
Phone: (02) 4394 9100
Email: Cara.Corbett@health.nsw.gov.au

Are you aged between 16 and 25 and live on the Central Coast? Do you want to build new connections, develop your leadership and organisational skills and want your voice to be heard about mental health issues affecting young people?

headspace Gosford, Lake Haven and Wyong is looking for motivated young volunteers to join our Youth Reference Group to advocate for issues that are relevant and matter to them.  

For more information contact:

Name: Rachel Jenner
Phone: (02) 4394 9100
Email: Rachel.Adams@health.nsw.gov.au

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More information

 To refer a young person to headspace please see the referral form and email address below: 

 

Referral form

Email us 

 

 

 

Our team

headspace Gosford, Lake Haven & Wyong has a range of workers that you can see in a youth friendly environment including:

  • Doctors
  • Nurses
  • Youth Access Team workers
  • Client Services Officers
  • Drug and Alcohol Workers
  • Psychologists and Clinical Psychologists
  • Mental Health Social Workers

 

The headspace Gosford & Lake Haven Team are:

 

  • Emma - Platform Manager
  • Gordon Lau - Doctor (Gosford) 
  • Bronwen Morrison - Doctor (Lake Haven)  
  • Joanne - Dietitian 
  • Nicole - Operations Manager
  • Andrea - Client Services Officer
  • Sue - Client Services Officer
  • Shannon - Client Services Officer
  • Sarah - Client Services Officer
  • Tracey - Client Services Officer
  • Piper - Client Services Officer
  • Clarine - CRP Support
  • Amanda - Tracker Warden & YAT Support
  • Cara - headspace Manager
  • Patrick - Clinical Lead
  • Aoife - Clinical Lead
  • Kirilee - Clinical Lead
  • Lorraine - Youth Access Team Nurse
  • Emily H - Youth Access Team Nurse
  • Fiona - Youth Access Team
  • Brooke - Youth Access Team
  • Emily W - Youth Access Team
  • Kirrily - Youth Access Team
  • Martin - Youth Access Team
  • Jacs - Youth Access Team
  • Lisa - Youth Access Team 
  • Karelle - Youth Access Team 
  • Naomi - Youth Access Team
  • Teegan - Youth Access Team
  • Rebecca - Youth Access Team 
  • Loren - Clinical Lead Connected Recovery Program
  • Kim - Connected Recovery Program 
  • Pip - Connected Recovery Program
  • Rachel - Community Engagement Manager
  • Susan - Work and Study Manager
  • Sam - Work and Study
  • Ben - Work and Study
  • Leihm - Work and Study
  • Ashleigh - Work and Study

 

Our counsellors are Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists and Social Workers:

 

  • Kim
  • Patrick B
  • Alice
  • Bernadette

 

 

need help? eheadspace online support

Check out our 'well' website for resources, videos and more!

Explore a collection of video series and other resources sharing expert advice, tools and brave stories to help you on your mental health journey. There are videos and tools for both young people and family members. 

Click here to check it out. 

How to get your own medicare card from 15 years old

20/12/2017

medicare card

 

Generally, young people can get their own Medicare card by visiting a Medicare office or call Medicare on 13 20 11. This fact sheet and road map explain why young people may need their own Medicare card, and which option and pathway to take for getting their own Medicare card that will suit their needs under difference circumstances.

Click here to learn more

If you don’t have a Medicare card – we can assist you to apply for one. If you don’t have a current Medicare card, or are not eligible to apply for one - you can still access our youth friendly staff team for assessment and brief intervention and our other co-located partners including: Drug and Alcohol Support; Centrelink; employment and education support; CanTeen and Family Counselling.

Young Authentic and Social (YAAS!) Social Group:

YAAS! fortnightly social group is for young people aged 12 to 17 years old. 

Located at headspace Lake Haven (Gravity Youth Centre). 

YAAS! is on Mondays (fortnightly) between 4-6pm and is a safe space for LGBTQIA+ young people and allies.

For term dates and registration details, please visit: https://funhausfactory.org.au/yaas/

We come to you!

headspace Gosford, Lake Haven & Wyong look forward to visiting your school or organisation. 

headspace Gosford, Lake Haven & Wyong have a range of presentations on youth mental health topics that can be delivered to students at your school or organisation.

The topics include:

  • An introduction to Mental Health
  • Tips for a Healthy headspace
  • Meet headspace
  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • & more 

We have resources including fact sheets, brochures and other collateral we can bring along to hand out to the students.

If you would like headspace Lake Haven to attend your school or organisation to present or would like resources please complete this form and email to Rachel at Rachel.Adams@health.nsw.gov.au. 

Once we receive your completed request form, one of our team will make contact with you to discuss your request.

What is the Connected Recovery Program?

The CRP provides up to six months of mental health support which includes:

• Case management to help you identify recovery goals and a treatment plan

• Therapeutic counselling and support

• Up to six free counselling sessions without needing a Medicare referral

• Family counselling and consultation sessions 

• Support around engaging with school or work 

• Support with accessing specialist assessments 

  

What do we do?

We work alongside headspace and the Child & Adolescent Mental Health service to provide you with streamlined support.

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Who is included in your recovery?

We seek to include the people that are important to you in your life, so you can get the support you need to reach your goals. 

These supports can include:

• Family and friends

• Your family doctor

• School teachers, welfare staff and school counsellors

• Youth support workers or case managers

• Mental health specialists

• Medical consultants

• Other

  

Where can you find us?

CRP is located at headspace Gosford and headspace Lake Haven. Both centres are open Monday to Friday from 8:30am until 5pm.

headspace Gosford
Suite 1, 237 Mann Street, Gosford NSW 2250
Tel 02 4304 7870 | Fax 02 4304 7899

headspace Lake Haven
Gravity Youth Centre, 70 Chelmsford Road, Lake Haven NSW 2263
Tel 02 4394 9100

 

Useful Links

  • ACON Aids Council of NSW
  • Freedom2b freedom2b assists LGBTIQA+ people from Christian backgrounds on their journey to reconcile their faith, sexuality and gender identity.
  • Gay and Lesbian Counselling Services Service provides free, anonymous and confidential counselling, information and referral services and support groups throughout NSW on sexuality and life issues.
  • Intersex in Australia
  • LGBTI National LGBTI Health Alliance advocating with a national voice on the health and wellbeing needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and other sexuality, sex and gender diverse people and communities.
  • Lesbians Inc Australia Lesbian Inc is a not-for-profit organisation in Australia that advocates for lesbians. Since 2000, Lesbian Inc has provided financial backing to lesbians and lesbian-friendly groups in Australia through its community grants scheme.
  • Minus18 Minus18 provide support and peer mentoring to LGBTIQA+ young leaders. 
  • Parents and Friends of Gays and Lesbians (PFLAG) PFLAG aim to give help, support and information to families, friends of all GLBTI people.
  • QLife QLife counselling services are available 7 days a week, 365 days a year between the hours of 3:00 pm to 12:00 pm Australia wide Qlife Phone support 1800 184 527
  • Peace of Mind
  • ReachOut Identity articles
  • The Gender Centre Services to people with gender issues, their partners, families and friends in NSW including accommodation, counselling, case management, outreach and social and support services. Also provide education, support, training and referral/resource centre to other organisations and service providers.
  • Twenty10 Wide range of services for young people <26 years including help with accommodation, counselling, family support services, case management, group individual support and advocacy, groups and activities, information and referrals, training and rural support.
  • GEN Q a Safe Place for young people 14 – 25 years of age who identify as LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex & Asexual). GenQ is an engaging, activity based program for LGBTQIA+ young people to socialise, gain information and support, and to have fun! The program runs on the last Tuesday of each month from 4pm to 6pm.
  • Understanding sexuality Sexuality is about how you see and express yourself romantically and sexually. This is different for everyone and it is not as simple as identifying as ‘straight’ or ‘gay’

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

We acknowledge the Aboriginal People who are the Traditional Custodians of the land, and pay respect to the Aboriginal Elders – both past, present and in the future.

headspace Gosford is committed to diversity and social inclusion. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander’s, people who identify as LGBTI, people of all ages, people with a disability and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

There’s no shame in asking for support. For wellbeing and mental health concerns, please call headspace Gosford on 4304 7870

 Below are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community health services and programs on the Central Coast that you may find useful:

Please click here to make a suggestion! 

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At headspace Lake Haven we seek to provide an excellent service for young people coming into our service.

We value and encourage your comments about the quality of our service and will actively seek to change our service based on your feedback.

If you feel we could improve any aspect of our service, please seek us out and let us know. In the first instance, talk to the staff member involved, or you can also ask to speak to a Team Leader or Manager.

If you would like to provide us with general feedback, please use the suggestion box provided here. 

Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we are doing!

headspace Lake Haven Team – many thanks!