You might need someone to help you figure things out, or just want to talk about what’s going on in your life. That’s where our youth services come in – we’re here to support you through whatever you’re going through. We can provide information, referrals and connect you with services and programs that can help. We can also just listen – sometimes that’s all you need. We’re here to support you.
headspace Tamworth (and the outposts Gunnedah, Narrabri, Moree) and headspace Armidale offer free early intervention services and support to young people aged 12 – 25 (and their family and friends) experiencing mild to moderate difficulties in four key areas:
Nurturing Resilience and Growth (NRG) provides mental health support to young people, aged 12 to 25, who are experiencing, or at risk of
experiencing, complex mental health issues.
This program is co-located with Centacare’s headspace services, allowing for transition of young people depending on their needs.
The Individual Placement Support (IPS) program is designed to help young people experiencing mental health problems into employment. The program seeks to source appropriate employment suitable for the young person. The program differs from other employment services by working in tandem with clinical interventions and employer support.
Youth Drug and Alcohol Service (YDAS) is a strengths based recovery model of care, focusing on the principles of early intervention, harm
minimisation, engagement and delivery of evidence-based practices to promote best treatment outcomes for young people.
YDAS is available in the Moree, Narrabri and Tamworth LGAs only.
Click here for our online referral form >
Youth on Track is an early intervention program that supports young people aged 10-17 years of age, who are at risk of ongoing engagement in
the criminal justice system.
The program provides intensive one on one case management that is tailored to the specific criminogenic factors that affect the young person
risk of reoffending. Factors can include substance use, peer relations, education/employment, attitudes and beliefs, family living
circumstances, leisure/recreation and personality/behaviour. Case management support is generally 3-12 months in duration.
Keep on Track is an early intervention program that supports young people aged 10-17 years of age, who are at risk of ongoing engagement in the criminal justice system.
Keep On Track will support and complement the Youth on Track program and will be available in Tamworth, Armidale, Narrabri & Moree. The caseworkers will work with young people aged between 10-17 years to address any social/welfare issues, prior to them having committed a
crime. Our aim is to reconnect young people back with education/employment opportunities, as well as link them in with recreational
activities and community based programs; helping to improve their engagement and reduce any antisocial behaviours.
** The Keep On Track pilot program finished up in February 2025. To talk about alternative programs
that we may be able to provide, please contact us on 02 6762 9200.
The Supporting Adolescent Boys (SAB) Trial is a national early intervention trial for young men and adolescent boys aged 12-18 years
who present with adverse childhood experiences including family and domestic violence and who are using or at risk of using family, domestic
or sexual violence (FDSV). Centacare NENW provides this service from Moree, NSW.
The program will run over three years from 2024-25 to 2026-27 to test therapeutic support services specifically for young men and
adolescent boys to:
Dubbed the Cathedral City, Armidale in the New England High Country is one of Australia’s most elegant regional cities. With an altitude of a
kilometre above sea level, it’s known for vibrant autumn foliage and cool breezes in summer. Wander its streets and find 19th century
churches mixed with modern cafes and restaurants.
Our office in Armidale is nestled on the edge of the CBD, on the corner of Dangar and Rusden Streets. We have been in this same location
since we began providing services, expanding into other areas of the building as we have grown.
World Heritage wilderness, gem fossicking and a Celtic festival are some of the charms of this captivating rural town in the beautiful New
England High Country of NSW. Historic Glen Innes has 30 heritage-listed buildings and a picture-postcard main street.
Our Glen Innes office is located in Grey Street, within Glen Innes’ CBD. This is our second location in this town, having outgrown our first
location within months of opening the office there.
This is the place that is home to koalas, beautiful sunsets, vibrant community spaces – and us.
Gunnedah is the place where agriculture, innovation and small business meet. We have the giant natural canvas of our landscapes – and a few
giant man-made artworks!
We hope you enjoy everything our beautiful region has to offer.
Located in Henry Street, our office is just outside the CBD in a quiet, private and leafy street. Pop in to say hello!
An elegant and historic town by the MacIntyre River, Inverell is in the heart of gemstone country. Try your luck fossicking for sapphires
and other precious stones on the banks of the river, where people have been seeking their fortune since 1854.
Our office is located in Oliver Street, just off the main street. With plenty of parking across the road.
A place of relaxation and rejuvenation, Moree is in the beautiful Gwydir Valley in northwest NSW. Soak in hot artesian springs, sourced
naturally from deep inside the Great Artesian Basin, and discover the therapeutic benefits of the mineral-rich waters.
Our office is located in Auburn Street, just back from the main street.
The Narrabri Region is the heart of the rich Namoi Valley located in north west NSW. Come and discover what makes our region a great place
to visit!
Our office is located on Barwan Street, just outside of the CBD.
You might know us as the Country Music Capital, home to Australia’s First City of Light, or the gateway to the New England. But that’s just
the beginning…It’s where rich heritage meets outdoor adventure, arts and culture complements luxury, and sport intersects action and fun.
We have two offices located in Tamworth. Our main office is located on in the V Guy Cable Building, just outside of the CBD on Marius
Street.
Walgett Shire proudly offers all the ingredients for a great outback holiday; scenery, relaxation, recreation and revitalisation. It has an
abundance of wildlife and flora on display, not to mention the spectacular sunrises and brilliant sunsets to open and close your day.
Our office is located on Wee Waa Street.
These services have been made possible by funding from the
Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (the PHN).
