Alicia Payne MP

Member for Canberra

MEDICARE MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE NOW OPEN IN CANBERRA

The community in Canberra now has access to free, walk-in mental health care and support at the Medicare Mental Health Centre.

The centre is located at Ground Floor, 14 Childers Street, Canberra and is open from Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 8.30am to 4.30pm and Tuesday &Thursday – 8.30am to 6.30pm. It will provide immediate support for anyone who needs mental health advice or care as well as support for those in distress.

The Medicare Mental Health Centres are supported by a multidisciplinary team including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and peer support workers.

The Albanese Labor Government is rolling out 61 Medicare Mental Health Centres across the country. There are 31 Medicare Mental Health Centres open across Australia including the centre in Canberra.

To ensure every centre can provide access to specialist care, the Australian Government is investing an additional $29.9 million so that every centre has a psychologist and psychiatrist on call.

Canberrans can find out more by calling 1800 595 212 or at www.health.gov.au/medicare-mental-health.

Quotes attributable to Alicia Payne MP:

“The community in Canberra can now access free mental health care close to home.

“The Canberra Medicare Mental Health Centre provides a safe and welcoming space for people in the community.

“We are establishing 61 Medicare Mental Health Centres, offering free, walk-in care, as part of our plan to strengthen Medicare.

“The Albanese Labor Government is making sure that everyone can get the mental health care and support they need.”

Friday, 06 December 2024