Coleman House, a community mental health hub in Dover, Kent, has reopened following a six-month refurbishment by the contractor REDEC Refurbishment.
The building, which has been operational since the early 1990s, provides a range of mental health services to people in Dover and the surrounding area.
The refurbishment by REDEC included asbestos remediation, roof leak and pipework repairs, ceiling replacement, new flooring, window treatments, reinstatement works and internal decoration.
REDEC delivered the project for Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, completing the works on programme and on budget before handing the refurbished facility back to the Trust.
The Trust said the refurbishment had created a brighter, more comfortable and welcoming environment for people accessing services.
"When patients come in, they want to come into somewhere that feels welcoming," said Kirby, Interim Chief Nurse at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust.
Coleman House is home to Mental Health Together, the Memory Assessment Service and Early Intervention in Psychosis services.
The facility also provides perinatal mental health services and mental health services for people with learning disabilities.
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust said the investment was particularly important given the health inequalities experienced by people in Dover.
Dover is ranked 78th out of 298 local authorities for deprivation, with 12% of neighbourhoods in the town classed as highly deprived, according to Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government data.
The refurbishment also includes photographs donated by former Trust colleague Gill Ashington, which have been installed throughout the building.
The completed facility was marked by a visit from Dover Mayor Councillor Bekah Dawes, alongside people using the service, Trust staff and community partners.
The Trust said Coleman House would continue to provide mental health support for people at different stages of their mental health journey.
