ARTIST’S impressions of the Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit have now been released, giving the community a detailed look at the new purpose-built centre.

Located on the Maitland Hospital campus in Metford and due for completion by 2027, the facility will provide a range of rehabilitation and forensic mental health care services.

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The design previews a modern facility that has been specifically designed to support a rehabilitation model of care.

It will include three inpatient units, including low and medium security forensic units and a rehabilitation and recovery unit.

All units will offer en-suite single bedrooms and shared kitchens, dining and living areas, as well as modern indoor and outdoor therapy spaces.

The project also includes additional parking spaces for the new service to ensure that staff, visitors, consumer transport and emergency service vehicles have easy access to the facility.

Once completed, some services currently on the Morisset Hospital campus will be relocated to the new Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit.

“This project builds on our commitment to deliver world-class mental health care to those who need it and to upgrade and reform our mental health infrastructure across the state,” said Mental Health Minister Rose Jackson.

“Once built, the new facility will increase the number of low and medium security rehabilitation facilities available in NSW, helping forensic patients progress safely through recovery and rehabilitation.”

Dr. Anand Swamy, chief executive of Hunter New England Mental Health Services, said: “The new Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility has been designed with rehabilitation at its heart, providing a welcoming environment that promotes recovery, with the addition of outdoor therapy spaces and walking paths. , alongside common living areas, creating a healing environment for consumers.”