Headspace throws open doors
Fun afternoon to help reduce stigma
ABOUT one in four young Australians experience mental health issues - which is where headspace Toowoomba comes in.
Since it was established in Toowoomba in 2015, the service has supported nearly 2000 young people through difficult times with mental health struggles, drug and alcohol issues, GP visits, vocational education and career advice, and much more.
The service is animal-friendly and pups like Lulu and Pepper (pictured right) routinely sit in on counselling sessions with clients to help them feel more at ease.
Today, headspace Toowoomba will throw open its doors to the community as part of headspace’s national day.
The event, which runs from 4pm to 8pm, will raise awareness about mental health issues and headspace Toowoomba’s role in the community.
Headspace Toowoomba clinical lead Cortnee Munchow said the fun afternoon would work toward reducing the stigma and creating awareness around mental health - key aims of the organisation.
The event is free and will feature a velcro wall, sausage sizzle, coffee van, meet and greet with headspace Toowoomba staff, a screening of Pixar’s critically-acclaimed box office hit Inside Out, and arcade games..
Toowoomba’s headspace Day was made possible through the assistance of headspace Toowoomba’s Youth Engagement Subcommittee as well as several other community groups.
The YES committee has a key role in driving and directing the organisation.
Headspace Toowoomba is a free service for anyone aged 12-25 and operates out of its 1 Snell St headquarters.
The organisation’s on-site GP is free for anyone aged 12-25 and not just for headspace Toowoomba clients.
For more information ring 4639 9000.