<p>With the COVID-19 situation rapidly changing, Brisbane North PHN is keeping a close eye on developments and encouraging clinicians and community to be prepared. </p>
<p><strong>GP respiratory clinic locations in our region</strong></p>
<p>GP-led respiratory clinics are available to clinically assess people with respiratory conditions, including COVID-19. For more information on the locations and opening hours of GP respiratory clinics in Kenmore, Morayfield, Nundah and Caboolture visit <a href="{entry:21111@1:url||https://brisbanenorthphn.org.au/covid-19}" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">this page</a>. </p>
<p><strong>COVID-19 helplines</strong></p>
<ul><li>The Coronavirus health information line (1800 020 080) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing information and advice on COVID-19. </li><li>The multicultural connect line is a service for people from multicultural backgrounds whose lives have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, call 1300 079 020 for connect with this service. </li><li>The Queensland Government has <a href="https://www.health.qld.gov.au/news-events/news/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-sars-queensland-australia-how-to-understand-protect-prevent-spread-symptoms-treatment?fbclid=IwAR2WpKXS817Jy4R6iYHtUV8jZcQ8-AvPP91lqSlnCOK8VuIKYqV8l8YNfoo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">detailed information for the community on its website about COVID-19</a> including what it is, symptoms and prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Further information can be obtained by calling 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).</li></ul>
<p><strong>Mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drug support</strong></p>
<p>The <a href="{entry:69578@1:url||https://brisbanenorthphn.org.au/our-programs/mental-health-services/my-mental-health-service-navigation}" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">My Mental Health Service Navigation team</a> at the PHN are able to provide reliable information and support for health professionals, consumers and carers. Contact the service navigators on 1800 752 235 (Monday to Friday 8.30 am-4.30 pm) or email <a href="mailto:navigation@brisbanenorthphn.org.au">navigation@brisbanenorthphn.org.au</a>. </p>
<p><strong>Further information</strong></p>
<p>For more information visit the <a href="https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/">Queensland Health</a> and <a href="https://www.health.gov.au/">Department of Health</a>
websites.<br /></p>