The not-for-profit organisation Social Futures will now be managing the Lismore branch of the early intervention youth mental health service Headspace, with government funding also enabling an expansion of much-needed services to Casino and Kyogle.
On 9 March the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan announced funding of almost $1.4 million, saying, “It is often difficult for young people in our smaller towns like Casino and Kyogle to access the services they need compared to those living near Lismore. These new services fill that gap”.
The funding follows last fortnight’s announcement of a new Headspace planned for Grafton, along with a number of other mental health programs that will service the Clarence Valley.
Mr Hogan said he was pleased that Social Futures would be managing Lismore’s Headspace: “They are the region’s most experienced community-based organisation and they have an outstanding track record of supporting young people and their families. They are a great fit.”
Noting that mental health is an issue for the whole community he vowed to continue to lobby for regional resources, especially to help young people.
