Older Persons Mental Health Service - Southern Team
Older Persons Mental Health Service - Southern Team
C Block, Repat Health Precinct, 216 Daws Rd Daw Park, SA 5041
08 7117 5037
0415 906 241
08 7117 5081
PO Box 143 Edwardstown, SA 5039
Hours:
Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Contact:
Kenfe Tesfay Berhe
Email: kinfetesfay@gmail.com
Email: kinfetesfay@gmail.com
Eligibility:
People 65 and over, and Aboriginal people 50 and over, who have developed a mental illness or who have a mental health problem complicated by age related issues
Access:
Wheelchair access, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking
Information
Services
- Initial mental health assessment, treatment, care planning
- Short term intervention to address current issues; assist with community linkages and with the resumption of lifestyle following an episode of illness
- Longer term support to maintain optimal mental health and community tenure
- Foster community integration
- Community development and early intervention service
- Clinic services on a sessional basis - outpatient psychiatrist and psychologist review or groups, medication, management and monitoring of Guardianship Board community treatment orders and GP liaison to support GPs in providing services to individuals with mental illness
- Services to Residential Aged Care facilities to maximise tenure and quality of life
Council: City of Mitcham
Electorate (State): Elder
Electorate (Federal): Boothby
