Helping patients access our mental health services

7 Jun 2023

If you have a patient who could benefit from accessing our services we have a simple referral guide to follow.

What conditions or concerns do we support?

• depression
• anxiety and stress
• OCD
• PTSD and trauma
• personality disorders
• chronic pain
• neurological conditions
• schizophrenia
• bipolar
• addictions (alcohol and other drugs)
• older adult psychiatry.

Treatment and management pathways

1. Inpatient program: Acute mental health support delivered by a multidisciplinary team in a modern, private facility with single-room accommodation for patients 18 years or older.
2. Day program and outreach: Face-to-face, weekly group therapy or individual home visits.
3. Consultation with a psychiatrist: One-on-one therapy, inclusive of clinical assessment, development and management of a treatment plan and ongoing care.

Care streams

Inpatient, day program and outreach

For ongoing therapy and/or a referral for an inpatient admission or outpatient therapy group.

Intake coordinator for inpatient admission, day programs and outreach visit
Tel: 03 9773 7000 
Email: [email protected]

Consultation

For an outpatient appointment with a private practice psychiatrist. 

Referrals for psychiatrist consultation
Tel: 03 9773 7200
Email: [email protected]

Referral information

A referral from a GP, treating physician or psychiatrist is required to access mental health services.
Refer to Find a Specialist for a list of our accredited psychiatrists and their specialty areas.
Referrals must be addressed to an accredited psychiatrist, or addressed to ‘Dear Doctor’ for the referral to be considered by all available psychiatrists.