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headspace
Mount Isa
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1 / 2 West Street , Mount Isa, Queensland 4825
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Phone (07) 4437 1300
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Fax (07) 4437 1399
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reception@headspacemtisa.org.au
About
headspace Mount Isa is a free health service for young people ages 12-25. We offer free support in person, over the phone and as well as video appointments. These services include advise and listening, brief interventions, counselling by qualified professionals and help with school, work and study
How can a young person be referred to the service?
You can walk into the centre Monday to Friday, phone or complete a referral online here
All services are free of charge with our GP service bulk-billed with a Medicare card. if you are unsure whether you have one or not sure how to obtain this please ask a staff member for assistance or click here 'Medicare'
If you are not eligible for a Medicare card, and need to see a GP, headspace Mount Isa can assist to see what options are available to you. This may include referrals to other services or support being provided.
if you need assistance with obtaining a Covid-19 Vaccination certificate please talk to a staff member or follow the link.
Disability access available
You can also apply for your own Medicare card if you’re aged 15 or older
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Please complete a Feedback Form here
Hours
- Monday: 9:00am - 8:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
headspace Mount Isa is operated by Mount Isa Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service T/A Gidgee Healing. 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 Queensland (North West Hospital and Health Services).
Services
Nutrition screening, dietary assessment and education about food and lifestyle, also support around healthy eating strategies.
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.
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.
More information
Wanting to make a referral for yourself or for someone you know, down below are two options for making a referral. This is the first important step to making an appointment with headspace. You can also pop into the office to make the referral.
Please click here to complete a referral online.
or
Please click here to download our referral form.
This page is currently being updated, please return at a later date
headspace Mount Isa has a number of awesome groups available so you can hang out, make friends, build skills and have fun.
Check out this space for all the awesome ways you can get involved with headspace Mount Isa!
- PRISMA LGBTIQ+ Group - First Monday of each Month 3:30pm to 4:30pm
- Youth Reference Group - young people between 16 to 25yrs that want to make a difference in their community. Have input in what programs are run at headspace and have discussions about issues faced by Young People. Training is provided for this group. If you are interested please contact us Ph: (07) 4437 1300. Meeting times to be discussed
- Work & Study - looking for support to gain work and aged 15 to 25, complete referral form
Jobspace based on the Individual Placement and Support model where mental health and employment support is combined.
Who can access the Jobspace IPS Youth Program?
- Young people aged between 15 to 25 years
- Individuals with employment, education or training goals
- People willing and wanting to engage in the program
Our jobspace team can help you with:
- finding employment based on your individual preference
- professional resume writing
- job applications
- cover letters and selection criteria
- mentoring and assistance
- ongoing support
- help with job active meetings and meeting your mandatory requirements
If your interested in seeing the Jobspace team contact headspace Mount Isa reception@headspacemtisa.org.au or Ph 4437 1300.
OR
Wanting to make a referral for yourself or for someone you know, down below are two options for making a referral. This is the first important step to making an appointment with headspace. You can also pop into the office to make the referral.
Please click here to complete a referral online.
or
Please click here to download our referral form.