Helen Mayo House

State-wide mother-baby unit, inpatient services for mothers with mental health problems

Organisation Address
Glenside Health Services, 226 Fullarton Rd Glenside, SA 5065
Organisation Phone
08 7087 1030
Organisation Fax
08 7087 1060
Organisation Email
PO Box 17 Fullarton, SA 5063
Parent Body:
Women's and Children's Health Network
Hours:
Inpatient services 24 hours, 7 days per week
Eligibility:
For women experiencing moderate to severe mental illness following the birth of a baby. Women need to be referred by either a GP, private psychiatrist, Community Mental Health Worker or Acute Crisis Intervention Service Team (ACIS) tel. 13 1465 for assessment/referral

An inpatient unit of Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Services of Women's & Children's Health Network.

Information
Services
  • Inpatient services for women who are unable to care for themselves and their baby or child up to 3 years at home
  • Limited community support services for women with mental health problems and compromised infant attachments, including advice regarding services
  • Telephone counselling (24 hours) for women in distress after the birth of their baby if national perinatal depression helpline (1300 726 306) unavailable out of hours
  • Educational services for community groups and health organisations
Last updated: 27/03/2023
Information provided for: Burnside Council (Library)
This record was updated by: Volunteer Mal.
Council: City of Burnside
Electorate (State): Bragg
Electorate (Federal): Sturt
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