A free, walk-in mental health service has opened its doors in Dubbo, increasing access to essential support services in the town.
The service provides a safe and welcoming place for anyone to access free, quality mental health care over extended hours on weekdays and weekends.
Dubbo Medicare Mental Health Centre (MMHC) provides accessible, person-centred mental health support for the local community.
There is no requirement for an appointment or referral – people can walk in and find support based on their needs.
The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is partnering with Stride, Wellways and Clarity Health Care in the delivery of these essential services to the community.
WNSW PHN CEO, Brad Porter said that the Dubbo MMHC will provide a range of support for adults facing short and medium-term mental health challenges including peer-led and clinical support.
“As well as immediate support for people in distress, the MMHCs help people to navigate mental health services, with referrals, information, and support for family members or carers.
Stride CEO, Drikus Van der Merwe said that Stride was delighted to expand mental health services in the region after recently opening the Bathurst Medicare Mental Health Centre.
“Alongside our partners Wellways and Clarity Health Care, we look forward to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the Bathurst and Dubbo communities for years to come,” Mr Van der Merwe said.
Wellways CEO, Laura Collister said the organisation is proud to be part of the service.
“Wellways is an established mental health provider in Western NSW, and we are proud to be working in partnership to increase the range of mental health supports available to local communities” Ms Collister said.
Services Available
The Dubbo Medicare Mental Health Centre offers:
- Immediate, walk-in mental health support—no referral needed
- One-on-one sessions with mental health professionals
- Personalised care plans to help individuals access the right support
- Guidance on local mental health services, crisis support, and ongoing care
- Family and carer support—helping loved ones navigate the system
The centre is open at 106 Talbragar Street, Dubbo on weekdays from 9am to 7pm and at weekends from 4pm to 8pm. It is also open on public holidays.
To learn more about the Dubbo Medicare Mental Health Centre and its services, visit: Dubbo Walk-In Mental Health Support
The MMHC’s, formerly called Head to Health, are funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care through the Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN).
