A new urgent care psychiatric pilot program has started in the northern suburbs to help fill a gap in existing services.

Headed by Dr Angelene Chester, the program will run for 12 weeks in the Joondalup area and aims to provide timely assistance to help those living with mental illness recover sooner.

For more information, or to make an appointment, call 9400 9871.

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