headspace Albany

headspace Albany can help with mental health and emotional wellbeing, physical and sexual health , family, relationship or sexuality, drug and alcohol issues, or work, training and career assistance. To talk to one of our team call us on 08 9842 9871, Monday to Thursday 9-5, or Friday 9-3. Please not that our facebook page isn't monitored outside of business hours or on weekends, and isn't set up as a point of contact for crisis or help. If you need immediate help call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800. You also call eheadspace - our telephone and online counselling service - on 1800 650 890. headspace is there when you may not want your friends knowing about stuff or when you feel that no one else seems to get how you are feeling. And the best thing is - It's FREE Client services at headspace Albany Youth Workers Support young people and link them into both headspace services and other local services in the region. Youth workers can also help link young people in with doctors, health workers, accommodation services, employment and training services, parenting programs and more. There is also the opportunity to have access to a wide range of information about different subjects that impact on young people including mental health, drug and alcohol, sex and sexuality, pregnancy and family planning, and health information. Counsellors Psychologists, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists provide mental health support for young people. Transport may be provided to attend counselling sessions. To find out more about this, contact the Shopfront and Referral Coordinator via email at info@headspacegs.com.au or phone (08) 9842 9871 Sexual Health Clinic In partnership with Great Southern Aboriginal Health Services, headspace Albany offers a free sexual health clinic on Monday afternoons at headspace. It's confidential, and it's free. It easier if you book an appointment to come and see the worker here, but you can also drop in to see them. Advice about: ● Infections ● Safe sex ● Contraception ● Women's health & pap smears ● Men's health ● Relationships A Noongar Health Worker is also available to talk to. We care about what young people think!! headspace Albany has a group of young people who make decisions about the service and ensure that it is youth friendly, relevant and meets the needs of young people. The headspace Albany Youth Advisory Council (hAC) meets on a reguar basis and advise headspace on the youth friendliness of its service, plan and participate in Community Awarness events and have opportunities to represent headspace Albany in the media. hAC members also have access to training and development opportunities. To find out more about hAC call us on 9842 9871 or email community@headspacegs.com.au or drop in to our office at 3/15 Peels Place, Albany and pick up a hAC Pack.