Intermediate Stay Mental Health Unit

Service Description

A 20 bed non-acute mental health facility. For patients with serious mental illness and high needs for psychiatric rehabilitation that cannot be met by other rehabilitation services, including complex cases, substance abuse, and poor compliance. The focus is on rehabilitation with a six week program for transition back to the community. May be longer if required.

Alternate Names: ISMHU James Fletcher Hospital

Hours of Operation

24/7

Accessibility

Referral System

Doctor, Mental Health Services

Service Fees

None with Medicare Card

Disability Access

Yes

Organisational Information

Area Served

Hunter New England LHD

Parent Organisation

Hunter New England LHD

Postal Address

Post Office Box 833

Newcastle

NSW

2300

Other Information

Volunteering Opportunities

No

Last Updated: 16 September 2024