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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Mental health support in response to the Bondi attack
Multicultural Mindfulness Resources
Multicultural Mindfulness Resources
Wellness and Resilience: Gaza conflict
Your Coach Plus
Telehealth Psychiatry Service
Primary Integrated Care Supports (PICS) Program
Keeping the Body in Mind
GP Mental Health Shared Care Program
Connect and Thrive
The Way Back Support Service
Youth Enhanced Services
Psychological Support Services (PSS)
Emotional wellbeing for Older Person (EWOP)
Making Space: Hoarding Program
Social Rx®
CBT group for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Aboriginal health and wellbeing events
Connector service
Yarning Circles
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