headspace Bendigo

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headspace Bendigo At headspace Bendigo we provide a range of programs, services and support for young people aged 12 - 25 for things that might be affecting your health and wellbeing. 

To find out about all the services, programs, group sessions and activities available – or to make an appointment – you can call, email or drop in. You can also ask a friend or family member, health worker or other community service to make an appointment for you. 

headspace Bendigo is a good place to talk about your wellbeing headspace Bendigo is somewhere for young people who need help with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drugs or work and study support.

Confidentiality at headspace  When you talk to a headspace worker what you say is kept confidential. This means nothing you say can be passed on to anyone else without your permission, however there are a few exceptions. If headspace is seriously worried about your safety or the safety of someone else, they must - by law - try to keep everyone safe. This means they might have to share their concerns with someone else. Talk to your headspace worker about confidentiality to ensure you understand how it works. 

Appointments at headspace can vary in length but are usually around an hour. It's ok to be nervous about getting help for the first time, so we encourage you to bring a family member or friend along to support you. You will probably be asked a lot of questions on your first visit. This is so we can make a plan for how to help you.

We can help with

Mental health  We can help if you're: 

• feeling down
• stressed or worried a lot of the time 
• experiencing relationship problems or difficulties with your family or friends 
• wanting to talk about sexuality or gender identity
• just not feeling yourself, or if you’ve noticed changes in your thoughts, feelings or behaviour. 

Physical and sexual health headspace centres often have youth-friendly doctors and nurses who can assist you with issues related to: 

• any physical health issues 
• contraception and sexual health 
• drug or alcohol use. 

Work, school and study We can help if you’re: 

• struggling at school or work and feeling anxious or stressed • unsure of what course you want to do 
• needing a hand writing a resume 
• searching for a job. 

Alcohol and other drugs  Alcohol and other drugs can affect things that matter to you, like your mental health, wellbeing or friendships. If you‘re having a hard time cutting down, we can support you to get things back on track.

While You Wait  Things you can do to look after your mental health while waiting for your appointment: - eat well, sleep well and stay active - sign up for an eheadspace account - eheadspace.org.au where you can talk to a youth mental health professional 7 days a week - 9am to 1am as well as access many useful resources 

• talk to trusted adults, family and friends 
• reduce alcohol and other drug use

Accessing headspace: 

• Public transport - we have a bus stop right at the front door
• Parking - out the front or around the corner
• phone and video appointments if that suits you better
• disability access - our building is disability friendly 

How can i find out more? headspace.org.au provides info and resources to help you maintain your wellbeing. You can also find your closest headspace centre here – or get in touch with headspace to talk to someone. 

Is it an emergency? If you are in an emergency situation or need immediate assistance, contact mental health services or emergency services on 000. If you need to speak to someone urgently, call Kids HelpLine 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline 13 11 14.

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