Headspace Wangaratta officially launched on Monday after more than 1000 young people who had their say on what services should be delivered.
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The mental health support service has been providing face-to-face appointment for young people for three months, but held an official opening on Monday to recognise the work of the youth reference group.
Gateway Health's Leigh Rhode said youth voices remain front and centre at headspace Wangaratta.
The centre is funded through the Murray Primary Health Network.
Chief executive Matt Jones said effective services needed to be targeted and tailored.
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headspace chief executive Jason Trethowan said headspace wants all young people, no matter where they live, to have access to youth friendly mental health services.
"The period of adolescence and early adulthood is a critical time in a young person's life, with 75 per cent of mental health disorders emerging before the age of 25," he said.
"headspace is committed to supporting young people through this time."
headspace Wangaratta is open four days a week from 9am-5pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10am-6pm on Wednesdays. It offers free services in mental health, work, school and study, and alcohol and other drug support.
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