The Federal Government has today announced the official launch of a new mental health phone service it says will help Australians access support in their own communities.
The Head to Health national phone service will operate alongside physical Head to Health centres, satellites, and the Head to Health website, giving Australians several ways to receive timely advice, assessment, and treatment, said Assistant Health Minister, Emma McBride.
“The Head to Health phone service is an important expansion of the national Head to Health service, which now includes a network of adult mental health centres and satellite services,” said Minister McBride.
“The phone service is free and easy to access and will connect people to mental health services in their community that best suits their needs.
“The mental health and wellbeing of all Australians is a top priority for the Albanese Government and we believe it’s vital that everyone has access to the care they need when they need it, no matter where they live.”
You can contact Head to Health on 1800 595 212 from 8:30am to 5pm weekdays.
After entering their postcode, callers will then be connected to a trained intake worker who understands the mental health services in their region.
