Young people in Tamworth and across the New England will have improved access to high quality mental health care and support as headspace Tamworth moves to a new and expanded centre at 201 Marius Street.
This relocation will support headspace Tamworth to meet the growing demand and offer wrap around support to local young people aged 12 to 25 who are experiencing, or at risk of, mild to moderate mental illness.
headspace Tamworth provides care in four key areas - mental health, related physical and sexual health, alcohol and drug use, and work and study.
Since opening in 2013, headspace Tamworth has supported more than 6,000 young people. Almost a third of people who visit the service come from a First Nations background and about one in five identify as a member of the LGBTIQA+ community.
The Albanese Government has invested $320 million to grow and expand the headspace network across the country. The new headspace Tamworth is funded through the headspace Demand Management and Enhancement program.
Currently there are 161 headspace services operating across the country, with commitments to grow the network to 173 by 2025-26.
To boost the mental health workforce and improve access to headspace services the Albanese Government is providing an additional $27.1 million for the headspace Early Careers Program (ECP) supporting up to 1500 students and 150 graduate placements across the network.
headspace Tamworth is funded by the Albanese Government through the local Primary Health Network and is operated by Centacare New England North West.
For young people who prefer online or phone support, eheadspace is available by calling 1800 650 890 or visiting www.headspace.org.au.
Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister McBride:
"The Albanese Government is improving access to mental health care for young people with an investment of over $320 million to expand and strengthen the headspace network.
"Expanding headspace Tamworth will boost services for local young people to meet the evolving needs of the community.
"Early intervention is key to reducing the length and severity of mental ill-health, so it's important young people can access mental health support and care early."
