Youth mental health unit needed urgently in Hawkes Bay

 I want there to be a mental health unit in Hawkes Bay for youth teens who are suffering from depression, anxiety, anorexia, etc, so they can be cared for and looked after, we rely too much on the facility in Wellington, 'Rangatahi' and I believe it is time we open up one ourselves. I am aware that we have a facility in Hastings called Emerge but this is not a safe enough environment and you are able to leave at your own choice as there is not 24-hour security. There are heaps of new buildings opening all the time so why can't we open a mental health unit for teenagers that need the help and advice. the suicide youth number in Hawkes Bay are increasing fast and teenagers need this help. Hawkes Bay lifeline call rate has increased by a third in the last year. By having this unit it will be highly beneficial for our community and families and will help teenagers get the right help and take away a lot of pressure for the parents so they don't have to make so many trips to Wellington and back. this will make the families and the teenagers going through this a lot better, with the teenagers knowing that their family is there for them and not too far away in distance. we need a unit like this in Hawkes Bay, we need teenagers to be happy and healthy. Please sign this petition as I really want to help young teenagers who are suffering. thank you.