Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre Prince of Wales Hospital

Service Description

A short stay mental health facility for patients in mental health crisis, who are experiencing psychosis, and requiring intervention. It is generally a 24-48 hour admission before further assessment. Patients are generally admitted through the emergency department of the hospital. For people 16 years and older.

Alternate Names: Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service-PECC unit

Hours of Operation

24/7

Accessibility

Referral System

Emergency Department, Intake

Service Fees

No

Disability Access

Yes. Ground level

Organisational Information

Area Served

South Eastern Sydney LHD

Parent Organisation

Prince of Wales Hospital

Other Information

Volunteering Opportunities

No

Other Contacts

NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511

Last Updated: 1 March 2024