Supportive of 13YARN, Orange needs intensive mental health care, OAMS CEO Jamie Newman says

Emily Gobourg
May 17 2022 - 6:00pm
YARNING: While Orange Aboriginal Medical Services' CEO, Jamie Newman 'loves' and supports the new 13YARN phoneline, he wants to see more intensive clinical services for mental health on the ground, locally. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN.
YARNING: While Orange Aboriginal Medical Services' CEO, Jamie Newman 'loves' and supports the new 13YARN phoneline, he wants to see more intensive clinical services for mental health on the ground, locally. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN.

A 24/7 CRISIS line 'for mob' is a national first for Indigenous Australians to access phone support, with same-culture support workers on the other end of the '13YARN' line.

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Emily Gobourg

Emily Gobourg

Journalist

Em Gobourg is a Cabonne-based journo with the CWD. Outside of people and business yarns, she's usually wearing Tradie boots or found on a rugby paddock. Want to get in touch? Flick an email to emily.gobourg@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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