Mental Health Services
Older Adult Community Mental Health Service - Perth City East
East Metropolitan Health Service
About Us
The City Older Adult Mental Health Service provides a comprehensive recovery-focused mental health service to Older Adult consumers within the inner city and eastern metropolitan region of Perth.
The service provides an assessment and/or care coordination service to consumers aged 65 or over (45 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers) who have mental health issues, or who are experiencing severe behavioural and psychological problems associated with dementia.
The team consists of psychiatrists, community nurses, social workers, occupational therapists and psychologists.
For after-hours support, the Mental Health Emergency Response Line (MHERL) is available 24 hours a day to metropolitan callers on 1300 555 788 (local call) and Peel callers on 1800 676 822 (free call).
In the event of an emergency, dial 000 or present at your nearest Emergency Department.
Extra Information
Access Fee No fee
Age Ranges Over 65 years of age
Tags
Anorexia, Anxiety, Depression, Mental Illness