Mental Health Services
Healthscope is the largest operator of private inpatient mental health facilities in Australia with 14 hospitals providing care for thousands of patients each year. Healthscope’s Mental Health Hospitals provide people from across Australia and overseas with effective treatment for mental health issues and for drug and alcohol abuse.
Are you struggling?
This simple checklist can help determine whether you or someone you know has symptoms of depression.
On average, one in five people in Australia will experience mental illness at some point in their life. If you or someone close to you is suffering because of a mental health problem, help is just a phone call away. Call 1 800 WE HELP (1800 93 4357) for information and appointments.
What will it cost?
Private health insurance is recommended. Funding may be provided by other agencies such as Workcover insurers (WC), Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC). Self funded clients are also welcome.
Our Programs:
Treatment Options:
Healthscope mental health hospitals offer evidence based therapeutic programs for people requiring treatment for a mental health problem, both on an inpatient or day patient basis. Our treatment programs offer individualised care to support patients returning to an active and healthy life in their own communities. An appropriate treatment option can be decided by you in consultation with your doctor.
Inpatient Programs are generally two to three weeks in duration but the length of stay is tailored to the patient’s condition and also in collaboration with the admitting psychiatrist. The programs vary from individualised counselling to group therapy, group and individual psychotherapy, dialectical behavioural therapy and skills development.
Day Programs offer treatment through evidence based group sessions, facilitated by qualified multidisciplinary mental health professionals. Some are offered during business hours and others are offered in the evening. Programs are designed for individuals diagnosed with a range of mental health issues and are available for individuals to attend when required. The programs assist clients with:
- the transition period immediately following an inpatient admission
- outpatient support during crisis or increasingly stressful periods
- ongoing support to maintain mental wellbeing, enhance functioning and facilitate personal growth to prevent readmission
Outreach Program provides mental health treatment through individual visits conducted in the home or community.
Medical Practitioner Referrals
Healthscope works closely with general practitioners and other mental health workers in the community. General Practitioners may refer patients directly to one of our accredited psychiatrists. For assistance making a patient referral or for more information, please call
1 800 WE HELP (1800 93 4357).
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