Stride Safe Place
Stride is a drop-in centre in the heart of Blacktown city centre to provide a safe and supportive space for residents struggling with mental health issues.
The Safe Space service is open between 3pm and 9pm four days a week (Wednesday to Saturday in Blacktown), providing a secure and welcoming environment for people experiencing psychological distress.
Open to those aged 16 years and above, the service is targeted at reducing hospital emergency department presentations by offering alternative support for people at low risk.
Trained mental health staff are available to immediately assess those who visit and help with planning ongoing support.
The service is run by Stride, an organisation which delivers community psychosocial support, supported residential care, and clinical treatment and interventions to people with mental health concerns, as well as their families and carers.
Safe Space is located at 24 Panorama Parade in Blacktown and is open Wednesday to Saturday, 3pm to 9pm.
For more information: www.stride.com.au or call 1300 001 907.