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Tamworth
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2 Darling Street, Tamworth, New South Wales 2340
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Phone (02) 6762 9290
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Fax (02) 6766 7547
- headspace@centacarenenw.com.au
About
Please note headspace is not a crisis service if you are in crisis please phone 000
We are a service for young people aged 12-25 years of age. We accept self referrals and encourage you to call or fill out the form online. If you need someone to speak with immediately please call the below numbers.
Helpful Phone numbers
eheadspace: 1800 650 890
Kids Helpline:1800 551 800
Mental Health Line:1800 01 1511
Suicide Call Back: 1300 659 467
Our Referral form
Hours
- Monday: 8:45am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 8:45am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 8:45am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 8:45am - 7:00pm
- Friday: 8:45am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
headspace Tamworth is operated by Centacare New England North West. All headspace services are funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. Administration of funding is carried out by the headspace centre’s local Primary Health Network, in this case, Hunter New England and Central Coast (HNECC LTD).
Services
Nutrition screening, dietary assessment and education about food and lifestyle, also support around healthy eating strategies.
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 any alcohol or other drug issue.
A group of young people who help with events and some decision making at a centre. Ask your centre about getting involved.
Your GP can refer you to see a specialist youth psychiatrist for bulk billed assessment and management advice for mental health issues.
GPs can help with any physical health issues as well as issues related to sexual health, drug or alcohol use, relationship problems or feeling down or upset. Your centre may have a GP on site or links to one locally.
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.
More information
headspace Tamworth is not an acute or crisis mental health service.
If you (or a young person you are supporting) is in need of immediate support, please call the Mental Health Line (1800 011 511), Lifeline (13 11 14) or Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800). In an emergency, contact 000 immediately.
For young people, their families and professionals:
Please fill out our online referral for headspace Tamworth https://addme.cloud/form/centacarenenw-youthservices
- Email us the referral on headspace@centacarenenw.com.au
- Drop into 2 Darling Street, Tamworth 2340
- Fax us the referral form on 02 676 675 47
- Contact us on 02 676 292 90
General Practitioners should include a Mental Health Care Plan (if appropriate) for the young person.
It may be necessary to have a Medicare card for some services ( this can be your parents/carers card if you are listed) if not, you can apply for your own here
We are:
- Sam - Program Manager
- Sandra- Business Service Officer
- Tracey-Administration
- Melanie- Administration
- Kate - Youth Care Coordinator
- Ren - Project Coordinator
- Natasha-Youth Care Coordinator
- Nick-Youth Care Coordinator
- Bec- Youth Care Coordinator
- Bronte- Psychologist
- Avril - Youth & Community Engagement Officer
We also have helping us out:
- Dr Kammerman-GP
- Dr Shah -Psychiatrist (telehealth one day a month)
- Robyn-Primary Health Care Nurse
- Katie -Dietitian
- Deanne -Dietitian
- Sammi- Drug and Alcohol worker ( YDAS Centacarenenw )
- Intake Workers
Are you 12-25?
Do you want to have a say about young people and mental health?
Well come an join our headspace Tamworth Youth Reference Group!!
headspace is providing young people with the opportunity to be heard and be active around youth mental health and alcohol and other drug issues. There are a number of roles you can play in a headspace local reference group, including:
- Leading a project in your local area
- Website consultation and development
- Research and evaluation of headspace services
- Consultation around resource development such as, fact sheets, brochures, radio ads etc
- Peer support and mentoring
- Media spokes 
person
By getting involved you will:
- Have the opportunity to have your say and direct youth mental health services in Australia
- Develop new skills
- Meet and work with other young people who are passionate about youth mental health
- Make a difference to youth mental health
How do I get Involved?
Please contact : headspace@centacarenenw.com.au
or phone 67629290
headspace Tamworth has an satellite located in Armidale. You can expect the same welcoming, youth-friendly vibe from our team in Armidale. All services are free, for all young people aged 12 to 25 years. You can get in touch with our Armidale team if you’re having a tough time, or would like to improve your health and wellbeing. You can also make contact if you’re not sure what’s going on, or feel like you need someone to talk to.
Here is the link to Armidale's headspace website
The services you’ll access will depend on what your needs and goals are. One of our Youth Care Coordinators will talk with you about what’s going on in your life and help you work out what your options are.
Location
3/150 Rusden Street Armidale, 2350
PO Box 923
Phone: 02 6738 7272
Email: headspaceArmidale@centacarenenw.com.au
Opening hours
8.30 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday
Referral form
headspace Tamworth has an outpost located in Gunnedah. You can expect the same welcoming, youth-friendly vibe from our team in Gunnedah. All services are free, for all young people aged 12 to 25 years. You can get in touch with our Gunnedah team if you’re having a tough time, or would like to improve your health and wellbeing. You can also make contact if you’re not sure what’s going on, or feel like you need someone to talk to.
The services you’ll access will depend on what your needs and goals are. One of our Youth Care Coordinators will talk with you about what’s going on in your life and help you work out what your options are.
Location
31 Henry Street, Gunnedah 2380
Phone: 02 6741 4444
Email: headspaceGunnedah@centacarenenw.com.au
Opening hours
8.30 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday
Referral form
headspace Tamworth has an outpost located in Moree. You can expect the same welcoming, youth-friendly vibe from our team in Moree. All services are free, for all young people aged 12 to 25 years. You can get in touch with our Moree team if you’re having a tough time, or would like to improve your health and wellbeing. You can also make contact if you’re not sure what’s going on, or feel like you need someone to talk to.
The services you’ll access will depend on what your needs and goals are. One of our Youth Care Coordinators will talk with you about what’s going on in your life and help you work out what your options are.
Location
48 Auburn Street Moree 2400
PO Box 1499
Phone: 02 6750 8585
Email: headspaceMoree@centacarenenw.com.au
Opening hours
8.30 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday
Referral form
headspace Tamworth has an outpost located in Narrabri. You can expect the same welcoming, youth-friendly vibe from our team in Narrabri. All services are free, for all young people aged 12 to 25 years. You can get in touch with our Narrabri team if you’re having a tough time, or would like to improve your health and wellbeing. You can also make contact if you’re not sure what’s going on, or feel like you need someone to talk to.
The services you’ll access will depend on what your needs and goals are. One of our Youth Care Coordinators will talk with you about what’s going on in your life and help you work out what your options are.
Location
1/116 Barwan Street Narrabri, 2390
PO Box 89
Phone: 02 6792 9393
Email: headspaceNarrabri@centacarenenw.com.au
Opening hours
8.30 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday
Referral form
https://addme.cloud/form/centacarenenw-youthservices
