headfyrst provides free support for young people aged between 12 and 25 years, experiencing co-existing alcohol and other drug and mental health issues.
The Salvation Army and selected headspace youth mental health centres in South Western Sydney work collaboratively to provide the headfyrst program.
headfyrst offers a safe, confidential, young person centred program which encourages open communication between young people and staff. headfyrst provides resources, counselling and support to help young people work through their recovery journey.
Outreach services are co-located at the headspace sites in
- Liverpool: 02 8785 3200
- Campbelltown: 02 4627 9089
- Bankstown: 02 9393 9669
For more information:
- Email headfyrstsouth@aue.salvationarmy.org
- Visit the headfyrst website
- Download the headfyrst brochure
How to access
headfyrst can be accessed directly by calling your nearest headspace centre:
- Call Bankstown headfyrst on 02 9393 9669
- Call Liverpool headfyrst on 1800 026 51/02 8785 3700
- Call Campbelltown headfyrst on 0246279089
Referrals by health professionals
GPs and other health professionals may make referrals by calling the young person’s nearest headspace centre:
- Call Bankstown headfyrst on 02 9393 9669
- Call Liverpool headfyrst on 1800 026 51/02 8785 3700
- Call Campbelltown headfyrst on 0246279089
Commissioned provider details
Salvation Army Youthlink – headfyrst
LGAs serviced: Bankstown, Campbelltown, Liverpool
Website: headfyrst | Youthlink | The Salvation Army Australia
- Bankstown: 02 9393 9669
- Liverpool: 02 8785 3200
- Campbelltown: 02 4627 9089