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North East Community Mental Health Service
Perinatal mental health
Open 24 hours
North East Community Mental Health Service
Service Details
Opening times
- Today24hrs
- Sunday24hrs
- Monday24hrs
- Tuesday24hrs
- Wednesday24hrs
- Thursday24hrs
- Friday24hrs
Contact
Address
Austin Hospital, 145 Studley Road HEIDELBERG VIC 3084
Phone
Fax
03 9496 4366
Website
North East Community Mental Health Service
(http://www.austin.org.au/)
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Call 03 9496 6407About this service
Billing
Mixed billing
Bulk bill available with conditions, fees may apply.
Additional information
The Parent Infant Inpatient Program offered by Austin Health consists of 6-beds within the Acute Psychiatric Unit, based at Austin Hospital. Specialised care is available for parents with mental illness and is inclusive of their babies under the age of 12 months. The Parent Infant Program, previously known as the mother baby unit, recognises the increased importance of fathers in their role as a primary carer and a supportive partner. Individual and holistic care is provided and based on attachment, psychodynamic and family therapy principles as well as comprehensive biopsychosocial management of parental illness. A maternal child health nurse provides assistance with childcare in combination with supportive education.
* Details may vary. Please call the service before visiting to double check details.
* Details may vary. Please call the service before visiting to double check details.