Westmead Hospital Adult MH

Service Description

There are two mental health inpatient wards for acute patients. The adult ward (C4A), is for people 18 years and older with acute psychiatric needs for treatment and assessment. The Older Persons Mental Health Unit is for people 65 years and older (C4B), experiencing complex and long-term mental health problems or severe behavioral and psychological symptoms that are dementia-related.

Hours of Operation

Daily, 24 hours

Accessibility

Referral System

From hospitals, Community Mental Health Team, Emergency Department

Service Fees

No

Languages (other than English)

Interpreter services available

Disability Access

Yes. Lifts, Toilet

Organisational Information

Area Served

Western Sydney LHD

Parent Organisation

Western Sydney LHD

Postal Address

PO Box 533

Westmead

NSW

2145

Other Information

Facilities Available

Contact for visiting hours of each ward

Volunteering Opportunities

Student Placement Uni or TAFE

Other Contacts

NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511

Last Updated: 2 April 2024