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
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