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: 8 September 2023