headspace

Cessnock

  • 122 Vincent Street, Cessnock, New South Wales 2325
  • Phone   (02) 4993 3450

Hours

When we are closed please contact headspace Maitland for more information

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

headspace Cessnock is linked to headspace Maitland which is a service tailored for the local community.

headspace Cessnock is a safe and confidential service for young people aged 12-25 years. We offer a range of services and supports for young people who are experiencing a tough time or are worried about their mental health, drug and alcohol use, employment and more. Our services are free or low cost. We provide friendly and non-judgemental services to young people from all different backgrounds.

Hours

When we are closed please contact headspace Maitland for more information

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

headspace Cessnock is linked to headspace Maitland and operated by The Samaritans Foundation. All headspace services are funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. Administration of funding is carried out by the headspace centre’s local Primary Health Network, in this case, Hunter New England and Central Coast.

Services

Mental health workers – which may include psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors and other workers – that can help if you're just not feeling yourself.

Workers either on site or linked to the centre who can assist you with work or study opportunities. 

Workers either on site or linked to the centre who can assist you with any alcohol or other drug issue. 

“As soon as I sought help, I suddenly realised that my anxiety was very treatable and that I wasn’t alone.”
- Charlie

More information

Our Staff

We have a dedicated team of friendly, welcoming staff who you can talk to about what’s going on in your life in a confidential, non-judgemental environment. Coming to see us is free, and you can phone us, email us or just come in. You can also ask your parents, a health worker or case manager to refer you. If you would like to book an appointment or ask a question call (02) 49 311 000 or send an email to headspacecessnock@samaritans.org.au if you would like to refer a young person you can find our referral form here.

Intake 

These guys will be your first port of call! After booking an appointment with headspace you will have a meeting with one of our amazing Early Intervention Mental Health Clinicians. They will listen to what’s going on and talk to you about what help is out there.

 

Bushfire Response Counsellor

 The Bush fire response counsellor is here to help any young person 12-25yr and their family or friends after the bush fires that occurred in NSW. This service is working in the  areas of Cessnock, Singleton and Muswellbrook, with anyone affected in any way, directly or indirectly, by the Bushfires. Please contact headspace Maitland on 4931 1000 or headspace Cessnock on 4993 3450 for more information.

 

Adolescent and Family Counsellor

Adolescent and Family Counselling helps parents and young people successfully resolve difficult issues and navigate their way through challenging times with a focus on strengthening family relationships.

 

 

headspace Cessnock can be booked in to attend  your event, school or service by filling in this request form.

In order to help us best suit your needs please note the following:

  • We need at least 3 weeks notice of events and presentations.
  • We may not be able to meet your request within the timeframe due to prior commitments.
  • If you need to cancel an event or presentation, please advise us 1 week before.
  • It may take 10 days for a staff member to process and get back to you.