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Walk-in mental health hub opens downtown

The centre offers same-day support without a referral, seven days a week.

By Noah Fischer

· 1 min read

The Riverton Wellbeing Hub opened on Tuesday on Market Street, staffed by counsellors, nurses and peer support workers.

Asking for help should be as easy as walking through a door.

It is the first service of its kind in the county and aims to reduce pressure on the hospital emergency department.

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Noah Fischer

Health and science reporter.

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