Since opening in February, a Werribee service has already helped hundreds of young people.
The chief operating officer of Orygen Youth Health, John Moran, said Headspace Werribee was set up to help the young people of Wyndham.
“We were established to deliver a whole range of services for young people, specifically dealing with mental health issues,” Mr Moran said.
“When you look at the data associated with mental health, 75 per cent of people who will have a mental health disorder will first
start showing signs between the ages of 12 and 25.
“While they are typically physically well at that age, it’s a stage of emerging mental health issues.
“If we can get in early we may be able to do things that can halt the progress of the mental disorder or at least give them more support to deal with it.”
Headspace Werribee has been nominated for a Wyndham council business award in the not-for-profit category.
Mr Moran said the nomination validated Headpsace’s work.
“It recognises the importance of this type of organisation in the community,” he said.
“While the physical health of employees is treated very seriously, mental health is just as important.”
Headspace Werribee, at shop 13, 5 Duncans Road, is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Phone: 8001 2366
Nominations for the business awards close on June 27 at 5pm.
For details, visit http://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/business/awards
