Head to Health Baw Baw

10/07/2025

Ongoing professional development is an important aspect of our program at H2H - Baw Baw.

Recently five H2H staff members received valuable training through Gippsland PHN and Resolution Education around communication and de-escalation to keep every person safe at Head to Health.

Thanks, Darren! Pictured below with our H2H Care Coordinator and Peer Worker, Victor, and our H2H RN Sally.

17/06/2025

🥳 Good news for our local Head to Health - Baw Baw Hub! 🥳

Read below for more information...

📍 Health Insights - spotlight on Mental Health in Baw Baw

Baw Baw is one of the fastest-growing regions in Australia, with Warragul and Drouin leading the surge. As the population rises, so too does the need for accessible health services. Mental health support is a key priority, with 10% of residents having a GP consult related to mental health, compared to 8.7% in Gippsland and 7.9% nationally.

To help meet this growing need, funding has been provided for the Baw Baw Head to Health clinic in Warragul, as part of a broader effort to ensure timely, local, and person-centred mental health support. Head to Health offers care navigation, access to a multidisciplinary team, and a team-care approach that complements GP services. It’s available to Victorians of all ages – whether they’re experiencing mental health challenges for the first time or managing ongoing conditions.

There a is also further support available for mild-moderate mental health support needs at these services in Warragul:
• Erin Dolan & Associates
• Olivia’s Place

🔍 Explore the full LGA Snapshot now and see what else is shaping the health landscape in this Gippsland community:https://gphn.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Baw-Baw-LGA-Snapshot-2025-update-1.pdf

08/05/2025

Did you know that Head to Health- Baw Baw Hub can provide video appointments?

We can!

We seek to reduce as many barriers as possible so that anyone between 0-100 years from the Baw Baw and surrounding shires (Latrobe, South Gippsland and Bass Coast) can receive timely mental health support in person, on the phone or via video.

Simply call 5642 6666 to start your journey with Head to Health today.

10/04/2025

On Monday 31 March, H2H Psychologist Katrina and H2H Program Leader Martina held an info table at the launch of the program where Year 8 students from Baw Baw secondary schools gathered together.

Lots of students.
Lots of learning about the importance of looking after our mental health.
Lots of opportunities to learn about what mental health services are available in the Baw Baw to support young people and their families.

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health and would like to talk to someone, Head to Health is here.

Simply walk in: 197-199 Sutton Street Warragul
Call our Hub: 5642 6666
Call our Intake line (now called Medicare Mental Health): 1800 595 212

27/02/2025

Two members from our team at H2H Baw Baw attended TAFE Gippsland O Week at their Warragul Campus on Tuesday!

Our Counsellor Karen, and MH Support Worker Alyssa (pictured below) had a great time speaking with students about the importance of staying on top of their mental health while studying.

If you would like mental health support, please feel free to call our Intake line on 1800 595 212 to complete your Intake assessment over the phone, or reach out directly to our Baw Baw Hub on 5642 6666.

We may also be available to attend your service, if you're interested please contact us via email at h2h.bawbaw@warragulspecialistcentre.com.au

19/02/2025

Did you know that you can walk in to the Warragul Specialist Centre and request to speak to someone from Head to Health?

Well, you can! Monday to Thursday our Care Coordinator is available to assist with your mental health needs to begin your support journey straight away.

Address: 197-199 Sutton Street Warragul or call direct on 5642 6666.

13/02/2025

Every day can bring a range of different emotions.
Every season of life can bring a range of challenges and joys.

If you are finding that your feelings and your challenges are becoming overwhelming, now is the time to seek support.

Our clinicians at the Head to Health- Baw Baw Hub can sit with you, listen to you and provide support in a way that will be of most benefit to your individual needs.

Call us today on 5642 6666 to speak with our H2H Care Coordinator about Head to Health and to book an appointment.

10/01/2025

A new year can sometimes mean a fresh start.
A fresh start can bring new opportunities.

One opportunity available to you right now is to chat with a trained mental health clinician at the Head to Health- Baw Baw Hub to work through where you are at in life and help support you to get to where you want to be.

If you would like to find out more, you can call our Hub directly on
03 5642 6666 - Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 5pm.

Our service is completely * FREE * and based in Warragul.
We offer face-to-face, phone and video appointments.

Alternatively, you can call the H2H Intake line on 1800 595 212 to start your mental health support journey now.

15/12/2024

With only 9 sleeps until Christmas, we would like to wish all our H2H community a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

The H2H Baw Baw Hub will be closed from 1pm on Tuesday 24 Dec and will re-open 8.30am on Thursday 2 January 2025.

Please see the following service contact numbers for support during this closure period or call our Hub on 5642 6666 this week to book an appointment for 2025.

26/09/2024

On the 1st of October our phone lines will be offline due to scheduled maintenance.

We are hoping that this will only take a few hours, and if all goes well, we should be back up and running by 1pm.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.

12/09/2024

Our team at Head to Health are wearing yellow today to encourage everyone to start a conversation and stay connected no matter what day it is!

For more info on how you can support someone on R U OK DAY visit https://bit.ly/3RYBSwb

And if your not okay, give us a call on 1800 595 212 to talk to someone about your mental health.

26/07/2024

Did you know that the Head to Health Intake line can help you start your mental health support journey straight away?

That means you can have the time and space that you need on the phone with a trained H2H staff member to talk about what might be happening in your life and your mind.

The H2H Intake service can help you navigate the local services to match you to the best support suited to your unique needs.

Some of the local options are the H2H Hubs (that's us!)

One of our wonderful mental health clinicians can continue your client-led mental health support and can link you to longer-term support as you need them. We offer face-to-face, video or phone appointments, Monday to Friday.

Call 1800 595 212 today!