headspace
Gympie
About
headspace Gympie provides free confidential health services for young people aged 12-25 across the Gympie region at no cost.
headspace Gympie can help with support, information and services for health and wellbeing including mental health, physical and sexual health, education and employment services and alcohol and other drug services.
We are an inclusive service that does not discriminate regardless of age, race, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender or disability.
Call us, drop-in to the centre during opening hours, or email [email protected]
If you would like to make a referral, you can do so by downloading our Referral Form
We encourage young people to not attend the centre if they are unwell or have respiratory symptoms including, runny nose, sore throat, cough, or fever and instead phone the centre to seek mental health support.
Hours
- Monday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 8:00pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 8:00pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
headspace Gympie is operated by Youturn Youth Support. 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, Central Queensland and Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast Health Network Ltd).
Services
If you live near our headspace centre in a rural area but cannot travel in to see us, you can see our mental health workers online.
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 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.
Mental health workers – which may include psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors and other workers – that can help if you're just not feeling yourself.
Sexual health screenings on site or links to local services.
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.
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More information
To make getting help as easy as possible, at headspace Gympie you can get initial support from a mental health worker with or without a formal referral, at no cost.
You can arrange your first appointment by either giving us a call or sending us an email.
You can contact us to refer yourself, a friend, or a family member. We accept young people from any referral source,and embrace a 'no wrong door' policy. This means that even if we aren't the right place for you, we will help make appropriate referrals to where you can be best supported.
Other people may want to contact us on your behalf,or make a formal referral via phone or fax. Referrals are welcome from (but not restricted to):
- GP's
- School support staff
- Mental health professionals
- Other support workers/organisations you are involved with
Click to download our referral form
If you have any questions about this process or would like further information please contact us to discuss with one of our friendly headspace Gympie staff.
Explore our diverse range of groups and programs for young people aged 12-25 at headspace Gympie. Connect, learn, and create with like-minded people. Please complete this form to register your interest. We look forward to seeing you!
Are you looking to book headspace Gympie for a mental health workshop or your next community awareness event? To make a booking inquiry, simply fill out the request form and send it to [email protected]
For more information about the programs we provide and the community awareness events we engage in, please take a look at our workshop flyer. If you wish to collaborate on something unique, don't hesitate to get in touch!