Young people on Hobart’s Eastern Shore will have greater access to free mental health support and care with a new headspace service to open at Bellerive.
headspace Eastern Shore, located at 120 Cambridge Road in Bellerive will support the growing number of young people seeking mental health support in Tasmania.
headspace provides a safe and welcoming space for young people to access support and care for their mental health, physical and sexual health, work and study, and alcohol and drug issues.
headspace Eastern Shore is funded by the Albanese Labor Government, commissioned by the Tasmanian Primary Health Network, and operated by Each.
There are currently 172 headspace services nationally, with commitments to expand the network to 177 by 2026-27.
The government is investing more than $290 million in headspace this year to improve services and expand the headspace network.
As part of the government’s $1 billion election commitment to improving mental health, 58 headspace services will be upgraded, expanded or enhanced.
For young people who prefer online support, eheadspace is available at: www.headspace.org.au or by phoning 1800 650 890.
Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister McBride:
“This new headspace will mean young people on Hobart’s Eastern Shore will have access to mental health support and care, closer to home.
“The Albanese Labor Government is expanding headspace and making sure it meets the needs of young people today.
“Alongside the new headspace on Hobart’s Eastern Shore, our government is expanding the headspace in Burnie and delivering a headspace Plus in Launceston."
Quotes attributable to Minister Collins:
“This is a fantastic outcome of young people and families on the Eastern Shore.
“It is vital for our community and its young people to be connected to mental health services when and where they need it.
“headspace Eastern Shore will fill provide early intervention and help reduce the long-term impacts of mental ill health on young people on the Eastern Shore - giving them the best possible chance to thrive.
“I have been a longtime supporter of more headspace services in this area, and I’m pleased to see this election commitment one step closer to being up and running.”