Find a way forward, together.

Penrith Head to Health is a free service offering caring, friendly and helpful support for people experiencing psychological distress, suicidal thoughts and crisis, in a calm and welcoming environment.

A new way to access support

Penrith Head to Health is a free service, and you can arrive between 1 pm – 9.30 pm Monday, Wednesday-Sunday & 1pm - 5pm Tuesday.

Penrith Head to Heath is for adults who:

• are experiencing distress, feeling overwhelmed or are worried about themselves
• do not need urgent medical attention
• are willing to come to Penrith Head to Health.

We also offer support for carers and families of people experiencing distress.

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We’re here to help you through times of distress

Whether you’re trying to improve your sense of wellbeing, looking for help with something that’s bothering you, or helping someone you care about, Penrith Head to Health is here for you.

Our team will work with you to understand what will help right now, and then if needed, help you find the right support for later.

Using a combination of lived experience and on-site clinical support, we provide:

• immediate help to reduce distress
• help to safely cope with thoughts of suicide
• help to navigate through a crisis
• support to improve your wellbeing
• help to connect with ongoing support.

Visit us to learn more

If you think you may need support in the future or know someone who does, you can drop in and learn more about how we can help.

Safe Haven 

A Safe Haven is a place you can go if you’re feeling distressed or having suicidal thoughts. It is a safe place where you can talk openly about how you are feeling and what you’re going through 

Safe Haven is co-located within the Penrith Head to Health Centre. You can access the service seven days a week, 1pm to 9.30pm Monday, Wednesday – Sunday (including public holidays), and 1pm – 5pm Tuesday. 

You can talk to a peer-support worker who may have experienced what you’re going through, or to a mental health professional. 

If you don’t feel like chatting, you can spend time in a quiet space. 

It’s free and you don’t need an appointment. 

Visit us to learn more

If you think you may need support in the future or know someone who does, you can drop in and learn more about how we can help.

For more information, including making referrals visit our Penrith Head to Health website.

1800 595 212

Working together to support the community

Penrith Head to Health is delivered by Neami National and funded by the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network

Working with the community, including clinical and community services, helps us provide the right support for now and for the future.