headspace
Shepparton

129 High Street

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

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.  

headspace Shepparton is an inclusive centre with all areas providing disability access. There are disabled parks available nearby. Click here
We are also an LGBTIQA+ inclusive service. 

We encourage everyone entering our Centre to practice good hygiene, physical distancing and to call ahead if you are unwell.

Referral Form: 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.

Welcome Pack: Download a copy of the Welcome Pack here for more information.

Events/Presentations: If you would like to request our attendance at your school, organisation or event, please complete the form via this link.

 


 

 

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.

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

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.

headspace Shepparton would love to be present at your community event, festival, school or wherever you see fit!
 
We can have an active presence, running an interactive activity or workshop to engage with young people, their family and friends, and community. This could be in line with a recognition or celebration day/week, or supporting an existing wellbeing activity in the school environment.

We can also hold a more informative space, where we can provide merchandise, psychoeducation, and community members can ask questions and have a chat with our staff and volunteers. 

Please complete the form via this link with your request information! You can also click here: https://forms.office.com/r/qMM58VjLQM 

Please note: We require at least 2 weeks notice from your event date. Your request will be reviewed by the Community Awareness Team. Completing this request form does not confirm your event. You will hear back about your request within 7 working days.

For any additional queries, please contact Naynika and/or Frankie at headspacesheppcommunity@gvhealth.org.au.

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

headspace Shepparton is looking for

'Family and Friends Advisors'

  • Have you supported a young person accessing help at headspace Shepparton?

  • Are you passionate about making headspace services better for young people and their family, kin and friends?

  • Do you have the time and energy to give something back?

  • 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!