Second free mental health centre opens on Coast

Dr Gordon Reid with Emma McBride at the opening of the new Medicare Mental Health Centre at West Gosford

The Gosford Medicare Mental Health Centre, which offers free, walk-in mental health support, is now officially open.

No appointment or referral is needed to access services delivered by qualified mental health professionals including psychologists, social workers and counsellors.

The centre can provide immediate help for people in distress as well as ongoing care for those with more complex mental health needs.

It can also provide support for carers and families of people experiencing mental health distress and connect people with other services, from health to housing and employment.

Alternatively, people can make a free call to 1800 595 212 and be connected to a trained professional for advice, information or referral to the most appropriate local mental health service to meet their individual needs. 

The Gosford centre, and another in Tuggerah, are two of 22 Medicare Mental Health Centres in NSW being established by the Federal Government.

The local centres are commissioned by Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network and operated by Beam Health.

Gosford centre was officially opened on Friday, February 14, by Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and Member for Dobell Emma McBride, and Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid.

“We’re making it easier for anyone to access equitable, free and quality mental health support closer to home,” McBride said.

Reid said that for anyone who was in crisis or had ongoing mental health concerns there were welcoming and understanding staff at the Gosford Medicare Mental Health Centre.

“I encourage locals who need support to access the Medicare Mental Health Centre by walking into the Gosford service or calling 1800 595 212,” he said.

The Gosford Medicare Mental Health Centre is in the Riverside Building, Level 1/69 Central Coast Hwy, West Gosford.

The Tuggerah Medicare Mental Health Centre is at Suite 8, 1 Pioneer Ave, Tuggerah.

Each centre is open weekdays between 8:30am and 5pm, with additional appointments available outside those hours.

For more information about Medicare Mental Health Centres, visit: Medicare Mental Health Centres | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

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