Echuca Headspace opens to offer mental health support

By Adair Winder

Mar 31, 2022

Help at hand: Face-to-face support will be provided to individuals struggling with mental health issues. Photo by Contributed

Headspace Echuca has now officially opened its doors at 451 High St to provide face-to-face support to young people and their families.

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It will offer support in the areas of work/study, mental health as well as physical and sexual health and substance dependency.

The facility is being funded through the Murray Primary Health Network.

Federal Member for Nicholls Damian Drum said the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic had meant that the need for mental health support had never been greater.

“Headspace is recognised by young people, their families and communities as a trusted source of care.

“They have played a vital role in ensuring young Australians are supported and continue to receive support during these challenging times.”

Mr Drum has welcomed the establishment of the new facility in the region.

“It’s great that young people in the Echuca region will now have the access to receive support locally.”

Headspace engaged in conversations with young people so that they could have their say on what makes a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere for youths.

Young people contributed to decisions around building design, aesthetic and recruitment for the facility.

Sneak peek: The interior of the new mental health facility. Photo by Contributed

Echuca Regional Health was also involved in the decision-making process.

Murray PHN chief executive officer Matt Jones said it was important to integrate the recommendations of all local health care providers when planning for the new facility.

“It is vital that local services align and work together, particularly in our rural and regional catchment and in mental health, as people often find it challenging to locate the right level of treatment.”