headspace (organisation)

headspace, formally the headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation, is an Australian non-profit organisation for youth mental health established by the Australian Government in 2006. The project is funded by the Department of Health under the Youth Mental Health Initiative Program, and indirectly supported through the Better Access Scheme.

headspace
headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation
Formation2006 (2006)
TypeNon-governmental organisation
ABN 26 137 533 843
Legal statusFoundation
PurposeProviding mental health support to young Australians
HeadquartersLevel 2, 485 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, Victoria
Region
Australia
ServicesPsychology, psychiatry, therapy, nutrition and general health care
MethodsIn-person, online and over the phone
Board Chair
Lisa Paul AO PSM
CEO
Jason Trethowan
Parent organisation
Department of Health
Revenue (2018)
A$34.9 million
Expenses (2018)A$58.4 million
Websiteheadspace.org.au

headspace delivers support to young people aged from 12 to 25 years to reduce the impact of depression, anxiety, stress, alcohol and drug use, and to improve relationship issues associated with sexuality, sexual health, families, and bullying. Young people and their families can get support at a headspace centre as well as online and telephone support service, eheadspace.[1][2] Many hospitals, especially in metropolitan areas, refer patients that are not a current threat to themselves or others to headspace for longer-term mental health care.

Centres

headspace has more than 100 centres across Australia which can be accessed for free or at low cost. Staff include doctors, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, nurses, youth workers, counsellors and alcohol and drug workers.[3][4] headspace can help with psychotherapy, counselling, education and employment services, as well as drug and alcohol issues.[5] In some centres, headspace can also provide general health services such as nutritionists and GPs. headspace centre locations can be found on the headspace website.

eheadspace

eheadspace is confidential and free space where a young person can call, chat or email with a qualified youth mental health professional. Unlike Lifeline or Kids Helpline, eheadspace is not an emergency or crisis service. eheadspace is available 9am - 1am (Melbourne time), 7 days a week.[6][7]

headspace schools

headspace School Support ("headspace schools") is an initiative funded by the Department of Health that provides support to secondary schools affected by the suicide of a student.[8] The initiative includes prevention programs (such as "Be You") and suicide-response services. Generally, headspace schools helps to provide support and counselling for witnesses of suicide and members of school communities, including students and staff.

Staff, board and ambassadors

The Chief Executive Officer of headspace is Jason Trethowan.[9] headspace is directed by the headspace board, chaired by Lisa Paul AO PSM. Notable roles within headspace's executive team and board include:

  • Debra Rickwood (Chief Scientific Advisor and Executive Director Research and Evaluation)
  • Julia Smith (Executive Director headspace Services)
  • Adam Holmes (Chief Financial Officer)
  • Viki Ryall (Executive Director Clinical Practice)
  • Professor Patrick McGorry AO
  • Ms Anne Murphy Cruise
  • Dr Annette Carruthers
  • Ms Katina Law
  • Dr John Harvey
  • Robbie Sefton

Ambassadors of headspace include:

See also

References
  1. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-16/rise-in-aboriginal-youth-seeking-headspace-mental-health-service/725147%5B%5D
  2. "headspace". healthdirect - free Australian health advice. Australian Government. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
  3. "Annual Report 2018" (PDF). headspace. 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  4. "How Headspace can help" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 February 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2012.
  5. "We must all work together to prevent youth suicide". The West Australian. 13 April 2016.
  6. "Who we are | headspace". headspace.org.au. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  7. "eheadspace Support | headspace". headspace.org.au. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  8. "Lisa Helps Put Bullies in Their Place with the Help of headspace". South Coast Register. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  9. "Our executive team | headspace". headspace.org.au. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
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