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SA Health - National Perinatal Depression Initiative
Health information and referral
Open now • Closes 5pm
SA Health - National Perinatal Depression Initiative
Opening times
- Today9am–5pm
- Monday9am–5pm
- Tuesday9am–5pm
- Wednesday9am–5pm
- Thursday9am–5pm
Contact
Phone 08 8226 6150
Fax 08 8226 6235
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Billing
No fee
A free service where no payment or Medicare card is required.
Additional information
The National Perinatal Depression Initiative aims to improve prevention and early detection of perinatal depression and provide better support and treatment for expectant and new mothers experiencing depression or anxiety. This is acheived across maternal, adult, child and mental health services. For more information please contact the Principal Project Officer, National Perinatal Depression Initiative, SA Health, Mental Health Unit.: EntryProcedures Routine perinatal mental health screening and referral will take place predominantly in primary care by various health care professionals including midwives, general practitioners, community child and family health nurses, Aboriginal maternal infant care workers and obstetricians.: WaitingListDetails Support will be offered to women at risk of or experiencing perinatal depression or anxiety including relevant information and self help strategies, individual counselling, and contact with support groups.
* 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.