Central West Mental Health Service

• Reach:

  WA

• Focus area:

  General

• Category:

  Government

Description

The Central West Mental Health Service provides confidential assessment, treatment, and management for people with a mental health problem. Priority is given to those with a major mental illness or those at risk due to their mental state. Psychiatric crisis and ongoing case management are provided. Liaison and consultation with other services and agencies is also offered. Specific programs have been established to service children and adolescents, youths, adults, and older adults.

Staff include mental health nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, psychologists, consultant psychiatrists, youth counsellors, and Indigenous mental health workers. Adults can be referred to the service by: general practitioner; self-referral; or other agencies. Referral to the child and adolescent service is through: general practitioner; self, parent, or guardian; specialist medical services (pediatrician); school psychologist; or child/community health nurses.

The service covers the Midwest, Gascoyne, and Murchison regions. The area serviced extends from Onslow in the north to Greenhead in the south and inland to Wiluna. Offices are located in Geraldton, Carnarvon, Meekatharra, and Exmouth.

Abstract adapted from Central West Mental Health Service

Contacts

Central West Mental Health Service
Freecall: 1800 051 999

Rurallink
Freecall: 1800 552 002

Geraldton
Shenton Street
PO Box 22
Geraldton WA 6531
Ph: (08) 9956 1999
Fax: (08) 9956 1998

Meekatharra
Savage Street
PO Box 82
Meekatharra WA 6642
Ph: (08) 9981 0625
Fax: (08) 9981 0654

Carnarvon
Stuart Street
PO Box 1006
Carnarvon WA 6701
Ph: (08) 9941 6600
Fax: (08) 9941 6616

Exmouth
Lyon Street
PO Box 126
Exmouth WA 6707
Ph: (08) 9949 2584
Fax: (08) 9949 2390

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