headspace
Shepparton
About
headspace Shepparton supports young people between the ages of 12-25 years, with mental health, physical and sexual health, drug and alcohol support and work and study support. All services are Confidential and Free.
We use a combination of in person, telehealth and phone appointments.
We encourage everyone entering our Centre to practice good hygiene, physical distancing and to call ahead if you are unwell.
Download a copy of the Welcome Pack here for more information.
Hours
- Monday: 9:00am - 8:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 8:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
headspace Shepparton is operated by Goulburn Valley 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, Murray (Murray PHN).
Services
Services could include: provision of contraception and advice, testing, support, treatment and management of sexually transmissible infections(STI) HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis vaccination for Hepatitis and HPV, pregnancy testing and referral.
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.
Nutrition screening, dietary assessment and education about food and lifestyle, also support around healthy eating strategies.
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.
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More information
headspace Shepparton is a FREE, confidential, youth-friendly service for anyone between 12-25 years. To arrange an appointment please phone 03 5823 8800 or send an email to intake.headspace@gvhealth.org.au
headspace Shepparton offers phone, telehealth and in-person services.
Download a copy of our Welcome Pack for Family & Friends, and also Welcome Pack for young people for more information.
eheadspace Phone 1800 650 890 or visit online and phone support
eheadspace is available 7 days a week from 7am – 1am (AEST) with one-on-one counselling, group chats, helpful resources and more for both young people and their families.
qheadspace
If life becomes overwhelming, know that headspace is a safe space for you to talk about everything you’re going through. We help young people from the LGBTIQA+ community all over Australia get the support they need.
Click on this link for more information: qheadspace
Contact us here via email Or call us on 5823 8800
If you are working with or supporting a young person that you believe would benefit from headspace Shepparton support, you can make a referral using our referral form which you can download here.
If your referral isn't the right fit for headspace Shepparton, we will review and help connect you with the most appropriate support.
Welcome to the headspace Shepparton's online service. This is for those who have completed a referral, and arranged an appointment through headspace Shepparton for our online service.
Think of this as a waiting area - get yourself a drink (if you'd like), find yourself in a private space, and settle in. There's just two steps to go.
1. We ask that everyone that connects with headspace complete a survey before each session.
Follow the below link to fill out your survey (if you have already done it via a text, then great!) ideally within half an hour of your appointment.
https://hapi.headspace.org.au/login/young_person
Come back to this page once you're finished.
2. Next up, we're going to connect you with the headspace Shepparton's virtual waiting room.
Click on the link below, follow the prompts to enter the virtual waiting room to wait for your appointment. Remember to use the Chrome browser.
https://vcc.healthdirect.org.au/t/headspaceshepparton/join
Have a look at the PDF resource to find out how to connect to your video call
Click on the link below to have a look at the online video instructions.
Click here
We'll be with you shortly.
Please call reception if you have any issues, 5823 8800
Sometimes you may have to wait a little before you are able to have an appointment to chat with someone. Here are some great resources to get you through......
Youtube:
Grab the POPCORN- There are some great YOUTUBE channels that can help out...
headspace Australia
Beyond Blue Australia
SANE
Online Tools:
There are some online tools and apps that you can use to help out when you are going through a tough time.
- MoodGYM is a free site that explores issues like how emotions arise and how to manage stress and self-esteem.
- MoodKit features a range of mood-enhancing activities, helps to identify and change unhealthy thinking, lets you rate and chart mood across time, and helps create journal entries using templates designed to promote wellbeing.
- Deep Sleep provides guided meditations intended to help you overcome insomnia.
- SuperBetter is an online game that helps you achieve health-related goals by increasing resilience.
Other Stuff:
- eheadspace - a confidential, free and secure space where young people 12 - 25 or their families can chat, email or speak on the phone with a qualified youth mental health professional. Phone 1800 650 890
- Kids Helpline - a 24-hour telephone and online counselling service - call them on 1800 55 1800.
- ReachOut - offering fact sheets on mental health and stress that provide advice for you or your friends, information about how a therapist may be able to help, and an overview of treatments available
- Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) - providing information for family members of parents with mental illness.
- Head to Health - A super great online resource for all resources for mental health.
If you wish to leave some feedback, a compliment or complaint for staff at headspace Shepparton please forward an email to: headspace@gvhealth.org.au
Or, alternatively, please phone the Centre on 03 5823 8800
Courtney and Brett, your Vocational Specialists
A great opportunity for employers!
Giving an opportunity to a young person who is linked with headspace Shepparton is not only helping it to meet the labour demands for your business - it is an opportunity for young people to learn new skills and have a positive impact on their life.
The Work & Study (IPS) Program provides individualised support to help young people find secure, sustainable and fulfilling employment. Some of these young people just simply need a break and to be given an opportunity to demonstrate their strengths and abilities. You can give them that opportunity and the Work & Study (IPS) team will be here to offer support. We acknowledge that it might not always be easy and that it’s not always a smooth journey. However, your support will help our young people build new skills and gain knowledge.
Transitioning from a learning environment to an earning environment is undoubtedly one of the biggest steps a young person can take on their path to adulthood. Often this is the first time a young person has been given choices and options. Could you be the employer that provides that great opportunity to a young person?
How to get involved from here?
Contact us today to arrange a time to meet with Brett and Courtney. Please call headspace Shepparton on 5823 8800.
We are excited about engaging with employers and we would like to learn more about your business. You might also be able to point us towards other employers who might be able to provide young people in our community with an employment opportunity.
headspace Shepparton Work & Study (IPS) program participant quote:
“The IPS program helped me realise that I had many more skills and attributes than I originally thought. I feel this helped me see myself with a more positive frame of mind. Once employment was gained and I had found some financial independence this was also a big factor in improving my mental health"
headspace Shepparton is looking for
'Family and Friends Advisors'
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Have you supported a young person accessing help at headspace Shepparton?
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Are you passionate about making headspace services better for young people and their family, kin and friends?
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Do you have the time and energy to give something back?
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Have you or the agency you work for, referred a young person to headspace Shepparton?
for more information call our Centre on 03 58238800 or click here to email
Positions are currently available on the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) with headspace Shepparton!
Our YAC members are an integral part of what we do and how we do it here at headspace Shepparton.
Apply via the link below to be a part of the team!
Read all the info:
Terms of Reference
Position Description
APPLY HERE
Keen for more info? Contact our Community Awareness Team here!
Good Luck!