Headstart
Headstart is a mental health navigation tool connecting people with local service providers and information specific to their needs.
It lists local mental health and alcohol and other drug services that are free or low-cost and delivered face-to-face. To find out more, visit:
Eligibility
Headstart is available to everyone living, working, or studying in central and eastern Sydney. It’s for all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds.
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Headstart
Aboriginal health and wellbeing events
CBT group for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Connect and Thrive
Connector service
Emotional wellbeing for Older Person (EWOP)
GP Mental Health Shared Care Program
Keeping the Body in Mind
Making Space: Hoarding Program
Medicare Mental Health Centres (formerly Head to Health)
Multicultural Mindfulness Resources
Multicultural Mindfulness Resources
Primary Integrated Care Supports (PICS) Program
Psychological Support Services (PSS)
Service Navigation for Psychosocial Support Services
Social Rx®
Telehealth Psychiatry Service
The Way Back Support Service
Wellness and Resilience: Gaza conflict
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