Appleblossom Senior Contributor
Safe Havens closing - sad news
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-13/safe-haven-mental-health-clinics-close-northern-nsw/106779366
So sorry to see this.
I had been heartened by Safe Havens as a recent initiative. The set up and dismantling costs are ridiculous. Such a waste of resources and LOSS to the mental health field.
I dont want to even call it a system, anymore, as it is too fragmented.
Government and the state and federal Health departments need more stability in co-ordinating and regulating the massive range of services. Innovation is one thing, but the complexity and rebranding is putting stress on even diligent competent researchers and professionals in the field, let alone the vulnerable in our communities.