A place to Rest, Yarn and Heal

A new way to access mental health and wellbeing support

16 Scaturchio Street, Casuarina‍

A free service, open every day and no referral is required.

You can arrive between Monday to Friday 10 am - 10 pm and weekends 12 pm Midday to 8 pm.

When to go to Darwin Head to Health

Darwin Head to Heath is for adults who:

Are experiencing distress, feeling overwhelmed or are worried about themselves
Do not need urgent medical attention.

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

Emergency contact

If you or someone you care for needs immediate emergency assistance, please call 000

For 24-hour mental health support call Lifeline 13 11 14 or the Northern Territory Mental Health Line on 1800 682 288.

We’re here to help you through times of distress

If you are feeling sad, things are building up or you are worried about yourself or someone you love, Darwin Head to Health is there when you need support.

A welcoming space for all

Designed with the community, we provide a place for everyone to feel safe and accepted.

Find a way forward, together

Working with you, we help to understand your needs and provide you with the right support.

Support from people with lived experience

Staff with a lived experienced of mental health crisis are available to offer support.

Refer someone you know

Darwin Head to Health accepts GP, mental health, community services and individual referral referrals until 8pm each day, including weekends and public holidays.

Working together to support the community

Working with the community, including clinical and community services, helps provide the right support now and for the future. Through collaboration, we can offer a ‘no wrong door’ approach and provide better access to mental health and wellbeing support