Each newsletter the wellbeing team shares information about upcoming events, resources, and other services. Stay tuned!

Building up mental health at NHS!

This week the team visited our future digs and had a chance to see the space we’ll be moving into later this year. This purpose-built environment will include private counselling rooms and a whole new office for our school Student Wellbeing Coordinators and Mental Health Practitioners. Although we’ll be sad to say goodbye to Room M11, which has been our home for many years, the new building will provide a safe, confidential environment where students can address their emotional and mental health needs.

As always, the Student Wellbeing team offer short and medium-term counselling to all students. If you’re concerned or worried about yourself, a family member, peer, or friend please get in touch. Students can drop in to the Wellbeing Office in Room M11 or email their Student Wellbeing Coordinator. Please see a reminder of our staff contact details below.

Head of Student Services	Leanne Petroff	Leanne.Petroff@nhs.vic.edu.au
Wellbeing Coordinator (Year 7, 8, & 12)	Sabatinie Balasooriya	Sabatinie.Balasooriya@nhs.vic.edu.au
Student Wellbeing Coordinator (Year 9, 10, & 11)	Megan Simmons	Megan.Simmons@nhs.vic.edu.au
Mental Health Practitioner (Social Worker)	Jane Harrison	Jane.Harrison@nhs.vic.edu.au
Mental Health Practitioner (Social Worker)	Kat Brissett	Katherine.Brissett@nhs.vic.edu.au

Community Resources

Walk-in Together Online Sessions

Details: Our publicly funded Walk-in Together family therapy (WIT) service is a rapid, accessible, and high-quality response to a family contacting our service. Our WIT sessions provide telehealth sessions online via Zoom and without the waiting list. Ideal for families who want to be seen quickly and on a single family therapy session basis. It comprises a session with 2-3 highly experienced Bouverie family therapists responding to the needs of you and your family on the day.

When: Runs every Monday and Wednesday with the first appointment at 2:30pm and the second at 4:30pm.

Where: Sessions run using Zoom. Call us on (03) 8481 4800 and depending on availability, your family will be allocated a day and time for your session. We are able to book up to 2 weeks in advance.

Who: All Victorian families facing challenges due to mental ill health, and/or drug and alcohol misuse problems, and many forms of trauma. Within this, we provide specialist support for First Nations and LGBTQIA+ families.

Headspace Collingwood M4MH – Mosh for Mental Health

Details: The headspace Youth Advisory Committee is running a FREE youth event for young people 16+ and are looking for a student band to open the event! If your band (or yourself) is looking for exposure please complete an expression of interest to perform for 30-45 minutes for headspace Collingwood's 'Mosh4MentalHealth' event.

When: Saturday 22nd of June from 1-6pm.

Where: 251 High St Northcote (3070) in the hall- your band would play first at probably 1.30 - 2pm.

Who: This event is for young people aged 16 - 25 so we need everyone in the band to be 16+ HOWEVER we can have a discussion if this is a barrier for you - you can reach out at lruchel@ysas.org.au or on 0420 461 594

Weekly programs at The Hub, Northland

Details: We have programs and services which support young people get involved, develop employment and leadership skills, and to meet like-minded young people. Check out the range or programs on offer each week. This also includes specialised support who can help you with looking for work, free legal advice, access to health services and more. All supports are free. Email or message the team to make an appointment, or just drop in.

Location: 2–50 Murray Rd, Preston. The Hub is next to UniQlo, but the entry is outside. Get directions

Contact: 03 8470 8001 (Tuesday to Friday during business hours), YouthServices@darebin.vic.gov.au

Local psychological support

We are often contacted by clinicians who have availability to see new clients and will share this information on this page. Please be advised that Northcote High School does not have any affiliation or relationship with these practitioners and sharing information here is not an endorsement of their practitioners or services. We recommend you speak with your GP to discuss mental health treatment and care. You can also contact the Student Wellbeing team on 9488 2321 if you require further support in accessing treatment in the community.

Elysium Psychology has recently grown to include two new male clinicians, Luke and Matt. Luke and Matt are ready to meet the challenge of bettering mental health within our shared community. Please feel free to check out Luke and Matt's profile on our website to learn more about them and their qualifications.

Phone: 0491 709 555.

Email: admin@elysiumpsychology.com.au.

Location: Suite 7, 18 Sherbourne Rd, Greensborough, 3088

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