In the 12 months since it opened its doors for the first time, headspace Wyong has provided care and support to more than 250 young people including for their mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs, employment, and social support.
Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, marked the one-year anniversary of the opening with a visit.
“I was delighted to join staff and people with lived experience at headspace Wyong to officially mark their one-year anniversary,” she said.
“Our community fought hard for many years to get this service up and running, and it has made a significant impact in its first year – supporting more than 250 young people across the Coast since it opened last December.
“The past few years have been tough on all of us, but they’ve been especially challenging for young people and it’s great to see headspace Wyong giving locals the care and support they need.”
headspace Wyong is located at 28 Hely St and offers free support to people aged 12-25 who are experiencing, or at-risk of, mental ill-health.
“Early intervention is vital, and headspace is a trusted service for young people to visit and seek help,” McBride said.
“I would encourage locals to contact headspace Wyong when and if they need it, so they can get the care and support they need when they need it, close to home.”
Source: Media release, Dec 15, 2022 Member for Dobell Emma McBride