selectability officially opens new Mackay Mental Health Hub

selectability, officially opened the doors to its new Mackay Mental Health hub at an event yesterday, Wednesday (10 July 2024).

The new Mental Health Hub brings together selectability’s services from three sites across Mackay, into a larger more versatile space on River St.

More than 100 locals attended the event – including local government members, service providers, community members and groups – to find out what was on offer at the new facility.

selectability GM Mackay, Sue-Ellen Weedon said delivering services from a central location would help to break down barriers for those seeking support.  

“selectability Mackay is committed to ensuring locals have access to the high-quality mental health services they deserve,” said Sue-Ellen.

“Trying navigate mental health services is daunting for many people, so having a range of services available in one facility will allow us to better respond to community need.”

“It will also bring a lot of fantastic benefits for our current consumers including more activities to choose from and extended operating hours.

selectability delivers tailored one-on-one support, and group programs like the Mackay Clubhouse, designed to help individuals build capacity and improve their mental wellbeing. 

“We provide services through the NDIS and other state and federal government programs.

“You don’t need a referral, drop in and see the team, have a tour of the new Mental Health Hub and find out how we can support you.”

Mackay Regional Council Mayor, Greg Williamson, welcomed the opening of the new Mental Health Hub.

“It is great to have a new central location for Mackay residents to connect and access a range of vital mental wellbeing and suicide prevention services,” Cr Williamson said.

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