New mental health service to deliver accessible treatment and care
A new mental health service delivered by cohealth in partnership with the Department of Psychiatry and Clarity Health Care has now opened in Melbourne's west.
Malar Thiagarajan and Associate Professor Mahesh Jayaram (middle, next to banner) with the Victorian Minister for Mental Health Gabrielle Williams MP (right) and representatives from cohealth and Clarity Healthcare at the launch of the service.
The Brimbank Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Sunshine has begun providing easily accessible treatment, care and support to community members without the need for a referral or appointment.
The Department of Psychiatry is supporting the service through the development of a new model of care, which will combine community-focused clinical care informed by lived experience with research and teaching to improve mental health outcomes.
Clinicians and researchers will collaborate with the community and multidisciplinary teams at the Brimbank Local to develop and deliver this innovative approach to mental health care.