James Fletcher Hospital

Service Description

An 88 bed acute mental health facility. Services include: General Psychiatry and Mental Health Services for Older People, and a 24 hour Psychiatric Emergency Service including Psychiatric Intensive Care. Medical services are provided by consultant psychiatrist. Other services include Centre for Psychotherapy, Centre for Mental Health, Hunter Institute for Mental Health, Hunter New England Mental Health management and management of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services together with Neuropsychiatry Service outpatient service, court liaison and MERIT.

Hours of Operation

Mon to Fri 9:00am-5:00pm

Accessibility

Referral System

Doctor, Community Mental Health Services, Emergency Dept

Service Fees

None - Medicare

Languages (other than English)

Interpreter Services Available

Disability Access

Yes

Organisational Information

Area Served

Hunter New England LHD

Parent Organisation

Hunter New England Area Health Service

Postal Address

Post Office Box 833

Newcastle

NSW

2300

Other Information

Volunteering Opportunities

Student placements

Last Updated: 2 September 2024