A £750,000 centre has opened for children with mental health problems in north Durham.
The Child and Family Centre, previously at Chester-le-Street Health Centre, moved into the newly refurbished School of Nursing at North End, Durham City earlier this month.
County Durham and Darlington Priority Services NHS Trust and the local health authority invested £750,000 in the project, which offers a modern facility for children and young people and their families.
Lynne Brown, coordinator, said: "We now have improved and more accessible resources for our children and their families, including an activity room, custom-built family room, an attractive waiting area and more accommodation for an expanding team."
Angela Ballatti, trust chairman, said: "We hope that the young people and their families that visit the centre will benefit from the improved facilities and support available."
The centre provides assessment and treatment for youngsters with mental health problems.
It has a multi-disciplinary staff team, including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, psychologists and mental health workers. It offers assessment and treatment services
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