headspace has officially opened a new centre in Corio to help young people access mental health services and supports closer to home.
People aged 12 to 25 can now access services to support mental and physical health and get assistance with alcohol and drug problems at the new centre on 6/10-16 Station Street in Norlane.
headspace Corio service provider Stride Mental Health chief executive Drikus van der Merwe said increasing “high-quality” access to mental health and well-being services was important.
“Over the last year, 220 young people accessed services at headspace Geelong and now have a closer centre available to them in Corio,” he said.
“We can help more young people in the Geelong region to develop the resilience and coping strategies necessary to manage their mental ill-health and maintain their well-being into the future.”
Western Victoria Primary Health Network chief executive Rowena Clift said the region continued to experience high demand for mental health services.
“We are proud to be providing even greater access to appropriate mental health care for them,” she said.
“Breaking down barriers for young people accessing mental health support and helping foster better relationships with their natural support networks are key to their health and well-being.”
headspace chief executive Jason Trethowan said young people were resilient, and mental health services were crucial in helping them “get back on track”.
“We’re delighted that this support can be extended to the Corio community via this new satellite,” he said.
“With two in five young Australians experiencing mental ill-health, the work of headspace has never been more important.”
headspace Corio officially opened on June 29 and will operate three days a week from 9am to 5pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
