Older Persons Mental Health Services - Eastern Team

Older Persons Mental Health Services - Eastern Team

Hours:
Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
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
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
Last updated: 28/08/2022
Information provided for: Norwood, Payneham & St Peters Council (City of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters)
This record was updated by: Volunteer Mal.
Council: Norwood Payneham and St Peters
Electorate (State): Dunstan
Electorate (Federal): Sturt
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