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Box Hill Opens Free Headspace Centre for Youth Mental Health Support

Box Hill residents now have direct access to a dedicated headspace centre providing free support for young people aged 12 to 25.

By Box Hill Wellness Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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Box Hill has a new headspace centre for youth aged 12-25, operated by Mind Australia at Level 1, 19-23 Prospect Street, and officially opened in February 2024 after becoming operational in December 2023.

The New Headspace Centre

The facility at Level 1, 19-23 Prospect Street operates as a primary entry point for young people seeking mental health support in Box Hill. Mind Australia runs the centre, which focuses on early intervention for issues such as anxiety, depression and other common concerns affecting those aged 12 to 25. Residents can reach the service through standard referral pathways or direct contact, aligning with broader efforts to expand accessible care within the local health precinct.

Complementary Adult and Family Services

The Box Hill Head to Health Clinic offers free mental health support, advice, and referral for adults experiencing distress or mental ill health, located at healthyAbility, 41-43 Carrington Road, with walk-ins available Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5pm. Nearby, Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs in Box Hill at EACH, Suite 2, 26-28 Prospect Street provide free, walk-in support for mood, anxiety, substance use, and life stressors without requiring a GP referral. Eastern Health operates multiple mental health teams in Box Hill, including an Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Unit at 135 Thames Street and specialist child and early psychosis teams at 43 Carrington Road.

24-Hour Crisis Support Lines

Key 24-hour crisis lines accessible in Box Hill include Lifeline (13 11 14), Suicide Line (1300 651 251), Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800), and eheadspace (1800 650 890) for youth support. These services complement the physical locations and allow immediate contact when walk-in options are not feasible. Local health care and social assistance roles, which represent over 40 per cent of the area’s approximately 18,500 jobs, underpin the delivery of these programs through established providers.

Anyone experiencing distress can begin by visiting one of the listed walk-in sites during operating hours or calling a crisis line at any time. Services remain available for ongoing support, with details confirmed through the operating organisations.