Nepean Mental Health Centre

Service Description

Provides inpatient care for people experiencing acute mental health issues through the short-stay Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), the Acute Mental Health Unit, Mental Health High Dependency Unit and Older Persons Mental Health Unit. They all provide 24-hour care by a skilled multidisciplinary team, including registered nurses. Patients are supported with medication and can be linked with a case manager for longer term support. Care is provided in a least restrictive environment appropriate to the person's needs.

Hours of Operation

Daily, 24 hours

Accessibility

Referral System

Via 1800 011 511 or Triage and Assessment Centre

Service Fees

No

Languages (other than English)

Chinese, Malay, Indian-Interpreter Services Available

Disability Access

Yes. Ramp

Organisational Information

Area Served

Nepean Blue Mountains LHD

Parent Organisation

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

Postal Address

PO Box 63

Penrith

NSW

2751

Other Information

Facilities Available

None

Volunteering Opportunities

None

Other Contacts

NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511

Last Updated: 18 April 2024