Wollongong Hospital Older Persons Mental Health

Service Description

A special acute mental health inpatient unit for older persons. There are 14 dedicated beds for people 65 years and older.

https://www.islhd.health.nsw.gov.au/hospitals/wollongong-hospital/services-clinics/specialist-mh-inpatient-older-people

02 4253 4460, 02 4253 4453, 1800 011 511

Specialist Mental Health Service for Older People Level 4, Block D, Wollongong Hospital, Loftus Street
Wollongong, NSW, 2500

Hours of Operation

24/7

Accessibility

Referral System

Via Case Manager, Doctor

Service Fees

Depends on level of care required

Languages (other than English)

Interpreter Services available

Disability Access

Yes. Ramp, Wheelchair access, Lift

Organisational Information

Area Served

Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD

Parent Organisation

Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD

Postal Address

Wollongong Hospital

Locked Bag 8808

South Coast MC

NSW

2521

Other Information

Facilities Available

For patients 65 years+ with acute illness Visiting hours Mon-Fri 12:30pm-1:30pm, 3:00pm-8:00pm, Weekends 10:00am-8:00pm

Volunteering Opportunities

Yes

Other Contacts

Hospital Switch 02 4222 5000

Last Updated: 27 August 2024