Headspace Kiama joined members of the Kiama Lions Club for a special talk as part of Mental Health Month, sharing insight into the vital services available for young people across the region.

Headspace Kiama manager Charo Serventy and social worker Emily Nield were invited to speak about the centre's work supporting youth aged 12 to 25 and their families through free counselling and wellbeing programs.

“It was a lovely opportunity to connect with everyone at the club over a meal and talk about the new headspace centre in Kiama,” Serventy said.

“We want to make ourselves as accessible as possible to the community.”

Since opening 15 months ago, headspace Kiama has been actively partnering with local schools such as Kiama High and Corpus Christi, offering regular sessions and wellbeing events like R U OK? Day to help students access support in safe, familiar spaces.

The collaboration with the Lions Club goes back further than his month's event.

Serventy explained the club once funded a white paper project which gathered youth perspectives on what mental health services were most needed locally.

“That work really laid the groundwork for us,” he said. “The Lions have supported us from the start.”

Serventy hopes the partnership will continue to grow, with both organisations sharing a passion for empowering young people and building community connections.

His message to Kiama’s youth is simple but powerful: “Support is out there.

“Everyone’s journey looks different, but whether it’s through friends, family, or us at headspace - reach out.

"That’s what we're here for.”