Read The Play
At some point in our lives, we all run in into things that we can't handle on our own. Drug use (including alcohol) and mental health are issues that many young people will face at some stage. So what should you do if you think you need help with drug use or mental health?The first thing to do is think about what your concerns are about your health. Do you want information or counseling? Do you need help to stop using a drug? There is a wide variety of help available - what you get depends on what is happening and how quickly you need help.
Guiding youth to support services
Read the Play is a program designed to raise awareness of young peoples' health and behavioral issues and guide them to the relevant support services.
This exciting mental health project involves the three local junior football and netball leagues and specifically targets young men in Under 16 football and young women in Under 15 netball.
Leopold Football & Netball Club has four representatives in the program.
Damian McKeegan - 0423 021 258
David Dowd - 0419 209 107
Kate Uren - 0425 290 319
Steph Rice - 0421 801 557
Useful Services in the Geelong Region
Barwon Health Drug and Alcohol Services
40 Lt Malop St, Geelong
Telephone 5273 4000
Assessment and confidential counselling, treatment/support for anyone who is experiencing problems associated with their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use.
Jigsaw Young Person's Health Service
Suite 4-6, Level 1, Corio Shopping Centre
Telephone 5275 6599
Provides youth friendly GP's, Mental Health Clinicians, Drug and Alcohol workers, early intervention workers, community counselor.
Clockwork Young People's Health Service
Old Courthouse, Cnr Little Malop & Gheringhap Sts, Geelong
Telephone 5222 6690
Confidential health service for young people aged 12-25 years. Medical and counseling services for young people.
Barwon Health Mental Health Services
24hr Triage Service and AH phone number 5226 7410Provides 24 hour referral and emergency phone contact for all Barwon Health Services.
Barwon Health Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (0-15 years)
1 Reynolds Road, BelmontTelephone 5226 7075
Provides consultation, assessment, treatment and case management services to children and adolescents who are experiencing emotional or behavioral issues.
Other Useful Services
Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800
Trained counsellors available 24 hours.
Life Line 13 11 14
General counseling, suicide.
Reachout www.reachout.com.au
A huge site with information about drugs, health, mental health, dealing with family, helping friends and much more. Includes a service finder to find services close to you.
For further information regarding mental health and information in other languages visit:
www.healthinsite.gov.au
