What are Medicare Mental Health Centres and Mental Health Hubs?

Medicare Mental Health Centres offer free, confidential mental health and wellbeing support in a welcoming space, including immediate help for people in distress. No referral, appointment or Mental Health Treatment Plan is needed.

Mental Health Hubs deliver evidence-based psychological therapies, information and support to adults who may be experiencing moderate psychological distress.

Key information about these services:

  • Open Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm (excluding public holidays).

  • Walk in to your nearest location - no appointment or referral necessary.

  • Free and confidential care, plus help connecting with other services.

  • Need support or guidance? Call Medicare Mental Health on 1800 595 212.

Local services

Find your nearest Medicare Mental Health Centres and Mental Health Hubs below:

Other Medicare Mental Health services

Read more about accessing support from other Medicare Mental Health services below.

Medicare Mental Health is not a crisis service. If you need urgent help, call 000 or access crisis support services.

Recent announcements

  • Elderly woman sitting with health professional.

    Free new adult Mental Health Hubs making a difference in South Eastern NSW

    14 March 2025

    People living in South Eastern NSW can now access a new, free mental health service for adults who are experiencing moderate psychological distress, with locations in Wollongong, Shoalhaven, Goulburn, Bega and Queanbeyan.

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  • Moruya Medicare Mental Health Centre officially opens

    25 February 2025

    Adults experiencing moderate to severe psychological distress, suicidal thoughts or mental health crisis can now access a range of support services at the new Moruya Medicare Mental Health Centre. The centre was officially opened by Fiona Phillips (Member for Gilmore) and COORDINARE – South Eastern NSW PHN.

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  • Elderly woman sitting with health professional.

    New free adult Mental Health Hub opens its doors in Nowra

    15 October 2024

    People living in the Shoalhaven and surrounding communities can now access a free, new walk-in mental health service for adults who may be experiencing moderate psychological distress.  

    The centre was officially opened today by Member for Gilmore Mrs. Fiona Phillips MP and COORDINARE – South Eastern NSW PHN.

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  • Doctor looking at a computer tablet

    New free adult Mental Health Hub opens its doors in Queanbeyan

    9 October 2024

    People living in Queanbeyan and surrounding communities can now access a new mental health service for adults who may be experiencing moderate psychological distress. The centre was visited today by The Hon. Emma McBride MP (Federal Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention), The Hon.

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