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21 September 2026

WA’s first 24/7 mental health crisis centre opens

The State Government has invested $88.1 million to expand mental health facilities at Fremantle Hospital. 

The new 40-bed facility is Western Australia’s first 24/7 mental health crisis centre that ensure people are receiving prompt assessment, intervention and support.

This crisis centre offers people experiencing a mental health crisis an alternative to emergency departments.

The service will support referrals from ambulance services, police, hospital emergency departments, self-referral or referral from health professional.

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