Calvary Mater Hospital Mental Health Unit for Older People

Service Description

A 22 bed mental health unit for older people 65 years and older, with a range of mental illnesses, not dementia specific. It includes mood disorders, psychosis and behavioural disroders. There are 6 high dependency beds.

Hours of Operation

24/7

Accessibility

Referral System

Doctor or Other Service

Service Fees

None

Languages (other than English)

Available upon request

Disability Access

Yes. Toilet

Organisational Information

Area Served

Newcastle LGA; Lake Macquarie LGA

Parent Organisation

Hunter New England LHD

Postal Address

Locked Bag 7

Hunter Region MC

NSW

2310

Other Information

Facilities Available

Visiting hours may vary- contact the ward for times Hospital visiting hours 8am-8pm

Volunteering Opportunities

Student Placements

Other Contacts

Mental Health Line 1800 655 085 NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511

Last Updated: 17 October 2024