The service providers for new mental health clinics in Maribyrnong and Wyndham have been revealed.
On Monday, Mental Health Minister Ingrid Stitt announced that cohealth would be the lead service provider or the two mental health and wellbeing local clinics to be located in the western suburbs, with the Maribyrnong service to be operated in partnership with Western Health and the Wyndham service to be operated in partnership with Mercy Health.
The two clinics are among seven new mental health and wellbeing locals which the state government recently announced would be established across metropolitan Melbourne by the end of this year.
The new services will add to the 15 existing mental health and wellbeing locals, operating across 17 locations, that have already been established since they were recommended by the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System.
“Easy access to mental health care without needing a GP referral or Medicare card is another step closer – with these trusted providers set to deliver these important new services in communities across Victoria,” Ms Stitt said.
“More than 23,000 Victorians have already turned to mental health and wellbeing locals for support – and with more locals on the way, even more Victorians will have access to this vital service close to home.”
The clinics are designed to act as a ‘front door’ to the mental health system, by offering support and treatment for Victorians experiencing mental illness or psychological distress, including co-occurring substance use or addiction.
Details: betterhealth.vic.gov.au/mhwlocal
