New and expectant parents in the Northern Territory now have access to free mental health support with the opening of a new Perinatal Mental Health Centre in Berry Springs.
Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Emma McBride MP, opened the new centre in Berry Springs today.
The Berry Springs Perinatal Mental Health Centre is funded by the Australian Government and operated by the Gidget Foundation.
The centre offers free psychological support for new and expectant parents throughout the perinatal period.
Parents with a GP referral and mental health care plan will be provided free in-person or digital tele-health services with a psychologist.
The Australian Government is providing $39.2 million for the establishment and operation of 20 new Perinatal Mental Health Centres across the country.
These centres make sure new and expectant mums, dads and carers have a place to turn if they experience depression, anxiety or other mental health challenges.
The new centre in Berry Springs is expected to provide mental health support to more than 700 parents each year.
The Gidget Foundation operates Perinatal Mental Health Centres, also known as Gidget Houses, across Australia, which are funded through Medicare.
