headspace is a youth mental health foundation that helps young people aged 12–25 years who are going through a tough time. Through 55 centres across Australia, headspace provides general and mental health advice, education and employment services, and help with alcohol and drug issues.
Services provided
- General health advice
- Mental health advice and counselling
- Education and employment services
- Alcohol and drug support
Eligibility
Available to anyone in Australia aged 12–25 years
How to access
If you need mental health assistance contact headspace
- Call (03) 9027 0100
- Visit the website
The National Relay Service is available to help callers who are d/Deaf, or find it hard to hear or speak to hearing people on the phone.
The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS is available (24 hours, 7 days) for callers who speak other languages. Call 131 450.
If you would prefer to discuss your health or treatment in a language other than English, an interpreter can be arranged for you at no cost.
Interpreter services are also available free of charge for people with a speech or hearing impairment.
Costs
headspace is a free service.
Website
headspaceTip
- Don’t feel that things have to be really bad before you ask for help. Start by visiting the headspace website – it’s free and might have the information you need.
Important
- In an emergency, call triple zero (000)
- - 131 114 (Australia-wide)
- NURSE-ON-CALL - 1300 60 60 24 (Victoria only)
- - 1300 651 251 (Victoria only).
- Kids - 1800 55 1800 (Australia-wide).