As the ribbon was cut to officially mark the centre’s opening, Gary Allen, chair of the adult services and public health committee, said it was a “significant investment in the health and well-being of the people of Hartlepool”.
He said: “This centre has been many years in the making, the building before really wasn’t fit for purpose and in a partnership between clinicians and service users, we’ve really got a really top class facility for people to come and use.”
The council said more than 1,400 individuals had accessed the service in 2025 and the new building would give residents the best chance of recovery.
Allen said the new building was bigger and would bring together services from across the town.
The council said the service provided free and confidential treatment and support to help individuals regain control of their lives, regardless of the level of support required.
