Health

Mental health gap to be addressed under pilot plan

Aug 21 2024 Updated August 28, 2024

Mel Jaunay

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Natalie Mudge, The Barossa Council; Jane Evans, The Barossa Council Elected Member; Dr Bill Gransbury, Enhance Barossa Mental Health; Geoff Harris, MHCSA; and Dr Bill Geyer, Tanunda Medical Centre at the mental health workshop in March, held at the Vine Inn Barossa Community Hotel, Nuriootpa. Photo supplied.

A pilot plan to help connect mental health patients with psychosocial support services is set to roll out in the Barossa, as soon as suitable funding can be secured.

Following a workshop in March with local mental health stakeholders and community members, the Mental Health Coalition of SA (MHCSA) finalised a report addressing the unmet need for psychosocial support in the Barossa Valley, reveali...