Young people in Narooma will now find it easier to access mental health support locally and in their own community with the unveiling of a headspace outpost at Narooma, operated by Relationships Australia Canberra and Region from the parent Centre at headspace Batemans Bay.

The Hon Kristy McBain MP, Member for Eden-Monaro, visited the service today and said: “It’s great to see headspace Narooma firmly established in the local community with this dedicated outpost.

Sarah Smith, Manager of headspace Batemans Bay said: “While headspace services have been available in Narooma before, it shows commitment to the community to have a building with signage here.

"We are excited to launch this location and raise awareness amongst the local community that headspace Narooma is here to support young people and will be staffed by some of our local team.”

Jess, a member of headspace Batemans Bay’s Youth Reference Group, believes mental health is something that has become more talked about. “I think a lot of young people around this area will be happy to talk now there were free services available

“I was referred to headspace Batemans Bay about a year ago and I’ve definitely made a lot of improvements in that time. I would recommend it to anyone. The staff here are really lovely, very helpful,” said Jess.

Prudence Buist, CEO of COORDINARE – South Eastern NSW PHN, is thrilled to see headspace Narooma open to provide vital support for young people in the community.

“It’s important for young people in Narooma and surrounding towns to have somewhere they can go for support. We’re incredibly proud to provide that support here at headspace Narooma and encourage any young person experiencing a tough time to get in touch for support,” she said.

headspace Narooma offers mental health counselling and support and can link young people to other partner services including health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services.

If you want to make a time to discuss your individual needs or just have a general enquiry you can call headspace Narooma on 1800 343 999 or headspace Batemans Bay on 1800 781 383.

headspace Narooma is located at 2/183 Princes Highway, Narooma – opposite Narooma Plaza.

headspace Narooma and headspace Batemans Bay are funded by COORDINARE – South Eastern NSW PHN through the Australian Government’s PHN program.

Pictured from left: Dr Stephanie Hodson CEO Relationships Australia Canberra Region (RACR), Sarah Smith Centre Manager headspace Batemans Bay, The Hon Kristy McBain Member for Eden-Monaro, Melissa Neal Direction Commissioning COORDINARE, Helen Braun Executive Director Practice & Clinical Governance RACR.