Devonport Medicare Mental Health centre now open

Tasmania’s newest Medicare Mental Health Centre has opened its doors in Devonport.

The Devonport Medicare Mental Health Centre is located at 11-17 Stewart Street and initial opening hours are 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday.

The centre provides a safe and welcoming place for anyone to access immediate mental health support and to connect with other services for ongoing care.

There is no charge for services, and appointments and referrals aren’t needed. People can simply walk into the centres to receive support or for information and advice to help others.

The Australian Government is funding the establishment of Medicare Mental Health Centres across Australia, through local Primary Health Networks (PHNs). Primary Health Tasmania (Tasmania PHN) has commissioned Stride Mental Health to establish and deliver services from Tasmania’s Medicare Mental Health Centres.

As well as the existing centres in Launceston and now Devonport, new centres will be established in Burnie and outer Hobart.

While these new centres are being developed, an interim telehealth service is available for people in the Burnie and outer Hobart areas. The service provides telephone-based mental health support and can be accessed by calling 1800 595 212 between 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

More information about the Devonport Medicare Mental Health Centre is available on the Stride website here.