Head to Health

Last updated 12 October 2023
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Head to Health makes timely mental health advice, assessment, and treatment more accessible for all Australians. In addition to the website, there is a national Head to Health Phone Service, Head to Health centres and Head to Health Kids Hubs. 

Learn more about Head to Health services and how they can support you.

Head to Health Phone Service

Head to Health Phone Service is a Commonwealth-funded mental health initiative that offers access to mental health information, services and supports through multidisciplinary care teams and integration with existing services across the region 

Brisbane South PHN has commissioned Neami National to deliver the Head to Health Phone Service locally. The Head to Health Phone Service is the preferred referral pathway for patients in the Brisbane south region. 

Head to Health satellites

Brisbane South PHN welcomes the recent funding announcement to expand Head to Health mental health satellites for adults in Logan and Redlands areas to provide immediate, as well as short-to-medium term supports.   

Head to Health satellites offers in-person mental health service navigation for people who require mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and suicide prevention support.  

The Logan and Redlands Head to Health satellites will complement the existing network of service, to improve access to supports for individuals who are experiencing crisis, or who are experiencing significant mental and/or emotional distress. 

Refer patients to Head to Health

Head to Health  accepts referrals from GPs, mental health services, community services, carers, families, and individuals.  

You can contact the Head to Health  on behalf of patients and clients to find the best mental health and wellbeing support for them.  

1. Download, complete and submit the referral form 

2. Phone for advice 

  • Head to Health staff use the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool to establish the patient’s level of need, and can advise on available services that may assist the patient. 

  • For more information, call 1800 595 212.  

3. Patient contact 

  • The patient is referred to the appropriate mental health support service with a warm handover. 

  • Head to Health Phone Service will continue to keep in touch with the patient until they are connected with the appropriate service provider.