Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (Nexus) John Hunter Hospital

Service Description

Twelve bed acute inpatient unit for children and adolescents 5 to 17 years old with mental health problems. No outpatient assessments made. The ward also has dietitians, OT, teachers and social workers. Also holds a support group every Thursday for young people who are inpatients, offering craft and social activities.

http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au/mh/Pages/Facilities.aspx

02 4985 5800

John Hunter Hospital, Level 1, Lookout Road
New Lambton Heights, NSW, 2305

Hours of Operation

Visiting hours are 3pm to 7.30pm otherwise unless prearranged with staff.

Accessibility

Referral System

Via Intake Officer

Service Fees

No

Languages (other than English)

Interpreter Services available

Disability Access

Yes. Wheelchair Accessible

Organisational Information

Area Served

Hunter New England LHD

Parent Organisation

Hunter New England Local Health District

Other Information

Facilities Available

None

Volunteering Opportunities

Yes

Other Contacts

1300 794 991 (Mental Health Line)

Last Updated: 6 August 2024