THE official launch of headspace Colac has given young people across Victoria a new way to get help when struggling with their mental health.
Centrally located, headspace Colac is a free service for young people aged from 12 to 25 who are struggling with mild-to-moderate mental ill-health.
The organisation says its holistic approach across mental health, related physical and sexual health, alcohol and other drug support, and vocational services means young people at risk of mental ill health are also supported.
The organisation's approach grounded in early intervention, it explains, is a proven way to reduce the duration and impact of mental illnesses.
Federal Assistant Health Minister Emma McBride said: "Offering a warm and welcoming environment, headspace Colac was developed in close consultation with the local community.
"This approach means each headspace is carefully aligned with the needs of the local young people it serves."
The Colac service, operated by Barwon Health, is one of 155 headspace services across the country.
More than 80 headspace services are located in regional areas, where additional pressures of isolation, natural disasters and lack of services impact the mental health of young Australians.
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