overview
headspace Penrith provides face-to-face information, support and services to young people, aged 12 – 25, and their families and friends. We can help with mental health, general health, alcohol and other drug services, as well as work support. We also have a specialised service for young people who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis or at ultra-high risk of experiencing psychosis.
Young people aged 12 – 25 do not require a formal referral. Simply phone, email or show up in person to arrange an appointment with one of our staff. Our centre is wheelchair accessible.
headspace Penrith is cost free. To understand what services we provide and how we can assist you, please contact our office. Some of our services may require you to have a Medicare card. However if you don’t have a Medicare card, please contact us for information on how to obtain one or for alternative ways that we can assist you.
If you have any concerns or complaints about your experience with our services, please speak with your clinician who can support you with putting your feedback in writing. Alternatively, please contact the services manager on (02)4720 8800 or email at headspacepenrith@parramattamission.org.au.
Download our Referral form (for service providers) HERE
This service has been made possible by funding from Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN). Wentworth Healthcare is the provider of NBMPHN.
Open Hours
| Mon | 9am - 5pm |
|---|---|
| Tue | 9am - 5pm |
| Wed | 9am - 5pm |
| Thu | 9am - 7pm* Appt only after 5pm |
| Fri | 9am - 5pm |
| Sat | CLOSED |
| Sun | CLOSED |
The headspace Bushfire Outreach Service takes the headspace program mobile by providing mental health services to young people, aged 12-25 years, who reside in the Nepean Blue Mountains region that were impacted by the 2019 – 2020 bushfires.
This program is an early intervention outreach model, providing mental health services to the community within Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains LGA.
Specifically, the program provides;
- Risk assessment, risk management and safety planning
- Mental health treatment
- Mental health literacy and capacity building
- Enable better access to primary care services, including GP services