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headspace
Port Lincoln
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19 Oxford Terrace, Port Lincoln, South Australia 5606
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Phone (08) 8621 3880
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Fax (08) 8641 4399
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headspacepl@cobh.org.au
About
At headspace Port Lincoln we provide a youth-friendly, community-based, cost free health service for young people 12-25 and their families. At headspace Port Lincoln we can help you with:
• Mental health and counselling
• Work & Study Program
• Alcohol & other drugs counselling
• Physical and Sexual health
• Group activities and events
headspace Port Lincoln is a low to moderate service that focus on early intervention. We work with young people and their parents/caregivers to provide support at a crucial time in their lives.
headspace Port Lincoln also run a range of Community Engagement activities and Mental Health awareness events.
To make an appointment call our office on 8621 3880 or email headspaceintake@cobh.org.au or complete the online referral, which can be found on our website. You do not require a referral from a doctor, however, having your GP involved in your care is recommended. You can also be referred by a family member, friend, school or another service provider.
Hours
- Monday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
headspace Port Lincoln is operated by Country & Outback 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, Country SA 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.
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.
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.
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More information
Feedback is important to headspace Port Lincoln. It allows us to develop and maintain quality services to young people that access our centre.
Its important to tell us if we are doing things well and if are things we could do better. If you would like to discuss feedback face to face please call 8621 3880 to make a time to talk.
https://cobh.com.au/headspace-port-lincoln-referral-form-client-completed/
headspace Port Lincoln work with young people aged 12-25 and their parents/caregivers to provide support at a crucial time in their lives.
To complete the online referral, simply follow the prompts and a headspace Port Lincoln team member will be in contact with you within 24-48 business hours to discuss the referral.
You do not require a referral from a doctor, however, having your GP involved in your care is recommended. You can also be referred by a family member, friend, school or another service provider.
headspace has developed an Welcome Pack for young people & family and friends to read and better understand how headspace can support you.
You can download the pack here
headspace-Port-Lincoln-Client-Consent-Form-2023.pdf
headspace is a voluntary service. headspace team members can only provide treatment to you if you give consent.
If you are under 16 a parent or legal guardian is the appropriate person to give you consent to access our service.
When you talk to a headspace team member nothing you say can be passed onto anyone else without your permission, unless you:
- are at risk of harming yourself or someone else
- are at risk of being harmed by others
- have committed a serious crime
If you have any questions about consent or confidentiality please speak to a headspace team member.
Your-rights-and-responsibilities-Port-Lincoln-2020-V2.pdf
At headspace Port Lincoln you have the right to:
- ACCESS: health care
- SAFETY: safe & quality care
- RESPECT: shown respect, dignity and consideration
- COMMUNICATION: informed about the services, your treatment options and to seek a second opinion
- PARTICIPATION: included in decisions and choices about your care
- PRIVACY: privacy and confidentiality of the information you provide us
- COMMENT: your quality of care and have any concerns addressed
- CONNECT: work with someone you connect with
Are you looking for a job or considering what career pathway is best for you?
If you would like some guidance and support to reach your goals, our Work & Study team is here for you.
We can help you:
- Look and apply for jobs
- Write a tailored resume and cover letter
- Build your confidence around job searching
- Prepare for a job interview
- Network with employers to source opportunities
- Explore and enrol in study options
- Navigate community support services, such as Centrelink
- Understand your workplace rights
- Transition into a new job or course
- Balance your mental health and wellbeing with work and/or study
Who is eligible?:
The Work & Study program is designed for young people 12-25 years who are keen to find employment, complete some education or do some training.
What does a typical session look like?:
We conduct sessions either at the centre or out in the community, at a cafe, library or in a park for example.
Our sessions are tailored to your needs; we could be working on your resume, practicing job interview questions, submitting job applications or searching for study options or training courses.
Who will you be working with?:
You'll be assigned to one of our Work & Study specialists. They will work with you to help achieve your Work & Study goals and support you with any challenges or transitions along the way. And if you're not sure what your goals even are, we can help with that too!
If you would like to find out more information about our Work & Study Program have a chat with your Mental Health Worker at the centre, they can arrange an info session with our Vocational Specialists.
headspace Port Lincoln will be closed from;
1.00pm Friday 20th of December 2024 and reopening 8am Thursday 2nd of January 2025
If you would like to connect with headspace during the holiday period, then please get in touch with us on 8621 3880. Also keep an eye on our socials for any upcoming events or opportunities to connect during the school holidays.
Happy holidays from the headspace Port Lincoln team!!
For assistance during this time the following telephone support services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
- Regional Access 1300 032 186
- Mental Health Emergency 13 14 65
- Lifeline 13 11 14
- healthdirect 1800 022 222
- Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
- 13 YARN 13 92 76
- Alcohol & Drug Information Service (local call fee) 7 days 8:30am-10:00pm 1300 13 1340
- QLife 3pm-12am 7 days 1300 555 72
If you require immediate support or medical assistance contact Emergency Services on 000 or go to your local hospital
