Older Persons Community Mental Health Team Penrith
Service Description
Provides assessment, treatment and referral for people over 65 who have complex mental health needs or first onset of mental illness.Will provide in home assessment to determine appropriate support or inpatient care, and to refer to other services if necessary. Wellness clinics available to residents of aged care facilities for early intervention and treatment. Education and support available to aged care assessment teams, facilities, and mental health teams.
Alternate Names: Plains Older Persons Community Team
http://www.nsw.gov.au/health/nbmlhd/locations/plains-older-persons-community
02 4734 4720 (Admin), 1800 011 511 (Intake)
NBMLHD-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au
Level 1,, 2-6 Station St
Penrith, NSW, 2750
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5:00pm,
Accessibility
Referral System
Referrals through Access Line: 1800 011 511Hospital or GP
Service Fees
None
Languages (other than English)
Interpreter Services Available
Disability Access
Yes
Organisational Information
Area Served
Nepean Blue Mountains LHD
Parent Organisation
NSW Health
Postal Address
PO Box 63
Penrith
NSW
2750
Other Information
Volunteering Opportunities
Student placements available
Other Contacts
NSW Mental Health Intake Line 1800 011 511
Last Updated: 27 May 2024