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Head to Health has been developed to support the mental health of people in NSW, of all ages. If your mental health is suffering, now is the time to reach out, even if you’ve never felt like this or asked for help before.
Call 1800 595 212
Take the first steps towards finding mental health and wellbeing support that is best for you. The sooner you talk about your mental health, the sooner you’ll get the help and support you need, to help you move forward and feel stronger.
A trained professional will take your call, give you advice, and if you need it connect you to the best support or service for you.
You can call 1800 595 212 Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5:00pm (except public holidays).
This is not a crisis service. If you need immediate help or are at risk of harm to yourself or others call 000 now.
Head to Health has been designed to provide mental health support to those in need during the extended lockdown in NSW, where mental health trained professionals will assist individuals in accessing appropriate care.
Supporting yourself and others
Head to Health has been designed to provide mental health support to those in NSW. If you or someone you know is not feeling OK, 1800 595 212 can help direct you to appropriate support networks in our local area.
When you call a trained mental health professional will talk to you and help direct you to an appropriate service. This may be to an existing mental health service in our area or if appropriate, to receive care at our Head to Health Pop Up mental health hub in Hurstville or Lakemba, either onsite or through telehealth.
Where to Head for Health
Anyone can contact Head to Health. This includes referrals from GPs and other mental health providers, friends or family members.
Start by calling 1800 595 212. A trained mental health professional will ask you a range of questions to ensure your needs are appropriately identified, and from there they can direct you to the right service.
COVID-safe face-to-face appointments are available, if needed, at the Head to Health Pop Up mental health hub in Hurstville or Lakemba. These Pop Up mental health hubs are two of 10 across NSW.
Central and Eastern Sydney PHN have moved to a new site.
As you may have noticed, our website looks different. Central and Eastern Sydney PHN have moved to a new site and although much has remained the same, we have introduced some new functions.
Welcome to our new website! As you may have noticed, our website looks different. Central and Eastern Sydney PHN have moved to a new site and although much has remained the same, we have introduced some new functions. These include: Updated navigation When you land on our new website, you…
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