Neurodevelopmental stream
We assess children and youth aged from birth to 25 years who have complex psychiatric and medical presentations.
Clinical service overview
The Neurodevelopmental stream is a 0-25 year service incorporating neuropsychiatry, developmental assessment and management service, and MHIDI- youth. This team specialises in the overlap between psychiatry, neurology, medicine and disability. The team provides multidisciplinary assessment and case management for children and young people with delays and impairments in several areas of development with additional emotional, social and behavioural problems.
The neurodevelopmental team seeks to support families of children and young people and to prevent secondary psychiatric impairment by means of early detection and management of dual disabilities.
The Mental Health Intellectual Disability – Youth (MHIDI-Y) Initiative which sits within the Neurodevelopmental Stream will address a critical service gap by providing a specialist, community-based mental health assessment and treatment service for people with an intellectual disability and severe mental illness.
Refer your patient
- Referral phone (03) 8552 0555
- Referral fax (03) 8552 0444
Special referral instructions
Referrals to the clinic are made to the Neuropsychiatry Clinic Team Leader.
Referrals typically come from paediatricians, psychologists, GPs, other allied health and schools.
Call the intake worker to discuss a potential referral prior to faxing the referral form. This is to ensure that there is not a delay in treatment if the client is not suitable for the service.
If the intake worker accepts the verbal referral, complete the CYMHS referral form and fax to the service.
Clinic times
| Day | Campus | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Child and Youth Mental Health Service | 9.00am - 5.00pm |
Clinic consultants
- Dr Jennifer Harrison: Psychiatry
Resources
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Child and Youth Directory
Child and youth services covering the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston, Port Phillip and Stonnington
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Children and Parents with Mental Illness
Resources and information to children, parents, family and friends and health professionals on how to respond to the needs of parents with mental illness
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headspace
Assisting young people and families to find the right help for problems affecting wellbeing
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Beyond Blue
A guide to mental health problems and support available
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Mental Health Australia
The peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector
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Mental Health First Aid
First aid information and courses for mental health problems
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Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia Inc
Information and support about psychosis or other mental illness for yourself or someone you care about
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Sane Australia
A national charity helping all Australians affected by mental illness
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Tandem
The peak body for families and carers of people in Victoria experiencing mental ill health
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Young Carers
For young carers who help care in families where someone has an illness, a disability, a mental health issue or who has an alcohol or other drug problem
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Reach Out
A website for getting young people through tough times