Aged Psychiatry Services|
Contact Hours:
| 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday | |
Address:
| De Forrest House, McKellar Centre, Ballarat Road, North Geelong | |
Car Parking:
| Parking available | |
Telephone:
| (03) 5226 7044 | |
After Hours Telephone:
| 1300 094 187 | |
Email :
| mentalhealthagedcareAPS3@barwonhealth.org.au |
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| Service Description: | This service is for people over 65 years with existing complex mental illness, those who develop a mental illness later in life and those who have severe behavioural problems associated with dementia.
Services include assessment and intervention, case management, outreach and secondary consultation.
Those who require additional services to avoid a potential hospital admission may, after discussion with the client and family, be offered an Intensive Community Treatment Program. | | Referral Guidelines: | Enquiries and referrals: McKellar Centre, 45-95 Ballarat Road, North Geelong, ph. 5279 2341 | | Eligibility Criteria: | Age: Over 65 years. Complex Mental Illness or severe behavioural problems associated with dementia. | | Date Updated: | 7/7/2011 |
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