Despite the new facility not being fully finished NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and mental health minister Bronnie Taylor officially opened and toured the building on the first floor of Mercy Health.

The "long-overdue" centre, which has been "five years in the making" and due to be operational by December, is a step in the right direction for community advocacy group Friends of Nolan House.

Spokesman Les Schmutter said any mental health improvement is welcomed but he was going to remind Ms Berejiklian there is "still more to be done".

"We have been put in a position where we are going to have a meeting with the minister very shortly and we will be advocating for the new Nolan House facility," he said.

"They have allocated space at the current facility and there is some land there to use , the plans are drawn, the budgets are done - we just need the money.

"It could have a pretty big price tag - $30 million perhaps.

"That is what we are working towards and reminding them today about it."

Mr Schmutter said Albury hasn't kept up with the mental health facilities needed.

"Sadly mental health issues are the biggest growth area in the health industry and we have been left behind so any and all improvements are going to help," he said.

"Mental health affects every facet of health in some way or another so this is definitely a step in the right direction, it brings us into modern day facilities and that is a good thing."

Although Ms Berejiklian couldn't confirm funding for a new Nolan House facility, she said Albury MP Justin Clancy continues to "knock at the door".

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"We always want to do milestones and take it one step at a time and the Brain and Mind Centre is obviously critical to the community but I know Justin continues to be in my ear about Nolan House and will continue to be so about what we need to do in Albury and its surrounds. "

Ms Berejiklian said the new facility has changed significantly since she was last in town.

"To see exactly what is going to happen here in the modern facilities is just really inspiring, the community in Albury has needed a mental health facility like this one for a very long time," she said.

"I want to thank previous member Greg Aplin for really being a strong advocate for this centre.

"You walk in and you automatically feel uplifted, the design is wonderful the setting is really positive and I hope many people walk out feeling much better."

Ms Berejiklian also called on the Victorian government to "put their hands in their pockets" and to "come to the party" for the multi-million dollar upgrade of Albury Base Hospital.

"It is so frustrating that Victoria hasn't put their hands in their pockets yet, but I know the health minister and Justin have sent off a letter to the Victorian government saying come to the party we have put up $75 million already," she said.

"We are only asking the Victorian government to put up $40 million - this is a much needed upgrade of the hospital and we want to get on with it, we don't want to waste any more time."

Mr Clancy praised his predecessor who fought for the delivery of the centre, saying its opening is a "credit to his tireless commitment to Albury".

"The Brain and Mind Centre illustrates how good design can facilitate good function, indeed compassionate care for better mental health outcomes," he said.

Albury Wodonga Health community mental health programs will be delivered by public and not-for-profit services at the Mercy Health site.

Ms Berejiklian is still on the Border today and will visit West Albury Preschool where she will announce funding for 16 preschools under the Quality Learning Environment grants program for 2019.