Since opening its doors in March last year, Griffith’s headspace has assisted more than 200 young people in the area – figures emphasising the need for similar services, according to centre manager Sharron Dean.
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As the centre celebrated a milestone on Tuesday, marking one year since it opened its doors with the aim of improving the wellbeing of young people in the area, Ms Dean said the high demand of the past year was a reflection of growing need. “We are glad to be able to support young people, their friends and families and help to remove the stigma or barriers some people face in seeking help and get things back on track for them,” she said.
The centre said its bi-monthly meetings with local youth to advocate for the importance of looking after people’s mental health had been particularly effective. “There are so many people struggling with day-to-day life and headspace provides a necessary service that is willing to address any concerns a young person may have,” youth reference group member Megan Beecher said.
