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Safe Haven Cafes – bridging the gap between crises and ED – set for January rollout – The RiotACT
The rollout of two Safe Haven Cafes, where people who are experiencing mental health concerns or distress can go for…

New cafes aim to provide mental health care for Canberrans who have nowhere else to go. Photo: File.
The rollout of two Safe Haven Cafes, where people who are experiencing mental health concerns or distress can go for support instead of an intimidating emergency room, will begin in January next year when suitable sites will be chosen and refurbished.
The pilot program with one cafe on the Canberra Hospital campus and another in the city will allow people to connect with others in a bid to counter…
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