Head to Health Baw Baw

11/09/2025

After the night, it is always day.
It's okay to feel dark.

The harsh winters always give way to spring.
It's okay if your days are sometimes stormy.

When the turbulent weather breaks there are always clear skies.
It's okay to feel battered and tired.

A broken and cracked road can always be mended.
There is always hope.

It's okay not to be okay.

- Katrina
H2H Provisional Psychologist

Head to Health- Baw Baw Hub is here for you.
To give you space to listen when you are having a dark day, when life is a struggle.
Call 56442 6666 to start your mental health support journey today.

R U Ok...today?

10/09/2025

Content Warning: This post talks about su***de which be distressing for some, please reach out to our team on 5642 6666, or any of the available help lines or supports listed below.
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Su***de Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
Standby Support After Su***de: 1300 727 247

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World Su***de Prevention Day happens on September the 10th every year and is all about remembering loved ones that we’ve lost to su***de, raising awareness about mental health, and encouraging all of us to have open and supportive conversations to ensure that no one faces their darkest moments alone.

As a Peer Support Worker at Head to Health - Baw Baw it is a time for me to reflect on my own experiences and to connect with my clients by spreading hope and working on a shared goal of preventing su***de and spreading awareness of those in need of mental health support.

This year’s theme is ‘Changing the Narrative on Su***de’ and the aim is for all of us to change how we think and talk about su***de. This is something we can do by using empathy and openness to help us all feel connected, so that those who are struggling can feel heard and supported.

To learn more about su***de prevention day please see the link below.
https://www.su***depreventionaust.org/world-su***de-prevention-day/

- Victor

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.