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headspace Taringa, Redcliffe and Strathpine Centre Update
headspace Taringa, Redcliffe and Strathpine are continuing to monitor the developing situation surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Australia. We want to reassure you that the health and safety of our young people and staff is of utmost importance and we are doing everything we can to be proactive, prepared, and to work with the health authorities to prevent, detect, and contain the spread of the virus.
Currently, headspace Taringa, Redcliffe and Strathpine are open and providing a combination of face-to-face and telehealth appointments. It is our highest priority to ensure all young people accessing services at headspace receive quality supports, despite the challenges faced by COVID-19. These changes to service delivery will allow us to continue to provide mental health services to young people, during times of social distancing and isolation. Depending on changes to Queensland Government guidelines and recommendations there may be periods when we need to limit face-to-face appointments to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread. We will continue to monitor and implement social distancing and hygiene guidelines set out for the government. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility during these times.
In addition, Community Development activities including school visits and presentations, events, workshops, forums and other initiatives may be impacted by COVID-19. If you need support or resources during this time, please contact your local centre and ask to speak with the Community Development Officer.
What moving to telehealth means for young people?
You will now be able to speak to your headspace worker from the comfort of your home! Our team of allied health practitioners will continue to support you from safe and confidential locations. We have created a step-by-step guide to support you with these changes.
Please read the following before your appointment:
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48 hours prior to your appointment |
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You will need to have access to one of the following:
You will receive an appointment reminder, whereby you can confirm your appointment by replying Y to confirm or N to reschedule. For Intake appointments (first time visiting headspace): You will be emailed registration paperwork that will need to be completed and returned before your appointment. You can do this on your mobile device or computer.
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24 hours before your appointment |
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You will be emailed a link to complete a confidential survey that will ask you questions about different areas of your life and how you have been feeling. If it’s your first time at headspace, you will also be asked for demographic information and other questions about your current circumstances and the type of support you are seeking. Completing this survey helps us to provide a better service to you. If you have any concerns or difficulties completing the survey, please let us know by calling TARINGA (07) 3157 1555, REDCLIFFE (07) 3897 1897 or STRATHPINE (07) 3465 3000.
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1 hour before your appointment |
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Before your appointment, please ensure you have the following ready:
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At your appointment time |
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If you are having a phone session: If you are having a Zoom session:
For more detailed instructions on using Zoom, click here. Make yourself comfortable in your chosen location. Please be mindful of background noise including eating, busy areas, people talking in the background and other electronic devices (TV’s). We encourage you to put your phone on silent or ‘do not disturb’ mode.
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After your appointment |
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To make an appointment: In most cases your practitioner will be able to assist with booking your next appointment. If extra steps are required, someone from the headspace admin team will contact you to help out. If you are due to obtain a new referral, we will let you know and ask you to see your GP. If you need to make a payment: If you are paying fee-for-service, we have the ability to take most bank card details over the phone and run them through our EFTPOS machine (number on card, exp. date and CVV). We can then email or post receipt to you depending on preference. |
Please remember that headspace services are appointment based. If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please contact crisis support services listed at the bottom of this page.
If you have any questions or concerns with any of the following, please contact us on:
Taringa: headspace.taringa@openminds.org.au or call (07) 3157 1555.
Redcliffe: headspace.redcliffe@openminds.org.au or call (07) 3897 1897.
Strathpine: headspace.strathpine@openminds.org.au or call (07) 3465 3000.
If you are accessing headspace for the first time (Intake appointment)
We understand that seeking support for the first time can be daunting. It is OK to feel nervous about getting help. It can be helpful to have someone you trust with you during your telehealth appointment.
You will probably be asked a lot of questions in this appointment. This is to help us get to know you, make sure that all the important issues are covered, and to help develop the best solution for you. Remember that you don’t have to talk about anything you don’t want to. It’s natural to feel nervous when you start to see someone new. But as you get to know and trust your headspace worker you will probably find it easier to talk about what’s going on.
The appointment is your time. Feel free to ask questions about anything that’s on your mind so we can help you find the best solution or find the information that you need.
At the end of the session, you and the headspace worker will discuss suitable options for accessing the right support for you. You may be able to make a decision at the intake appointment, or it may be discussed on the phone after the session.
Some things that you will go through during your intake appointment include:
- Client agreement and confidentiality,
- Reasons for coming to headspace,
- Discussion around thoughts and feelings towards home, education, work, relationships and areas of mental health,
- Identifying your goals and developing a plan to work towards them.
For everything you need to know about accessing headspace Taringa or Redcliffe for the first time, please check out our welcome packs:
Redcliffe: Young Person Welcome Pack and Family and Friend Welcome Pack.
Taringa: Young Person Welcome Pack and Family and Friend Welcome Pack.
What these changes mean for Professionals
If you are a professional who refers young people to headspace Taringa and Redcliffe for support, the process remains the same. We will continue taking referrals and enquiries via our usual means of phone, email and fax.
It is important for you to know that young people will be accessing support via telehealth systems. Some of our services are dependent on Medicare funding and therefore may have specific requirements or restrictions. These will be explained to the young person at their first appointment.
How to cope with stress related to Coronavirus
It can feel stressful and overwhelming during an event like the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and we can all be affected differently. You might feel overwhelmed by the information, conversations and the increased levels of stress in your community. It can be hard to know what information to trust especially in a situation where things are changing so quickly. It can be helpful to keep up-to-date but it’s also okay to switch off from the 24 hour media cycle if this is getting too much.
For tips on how to maintain a healthy headspace during this time, click here.
If you need support
If you ever feel unable to cope because of overwhelming or intense emotions, or if you have any thoughts of harming yourself, then ask for help immediately.
National 24/7 crisis services
Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 or suicidecallbackservice.org.au
beyondblue: 1300 224 636 or beyondblue.org.au
Additional youth support services
eheadspace: 1800 650 890 or eheadspace.org.au
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 or kidshelpline.com.au
ReachOut: reachout.com.au
SANE Australia: 1800 187 263 or sane.org
Talk with a trusted adult, such as a parent, teacher, school counsellor or find out if there is a headspace centre near you.
Speak to your local doctor or General Practitioner (GP) and help make a plan for your recovery. Or you can search for a health service and GP on healthdirect.
This advice is valid at 08.12.2020.