Adult Community Mental Health
Patient information
What we do
Our team can provide assessment, case management, family support, specialist allied health and medical input. We adapt our approach to meet the needs of each individual.
We work with you, your family and the community to reduce the impact of mental illness. We strive to improve your quality of life and promote your recovery.
The Adult Community Mental Health service is located at St Kilda Road Clinic and includes the following teams:
- The Mobile Support and Treatment Service (MSTS) team provide a range of specialist psychiatric treatment, assertive outreach and intensive rehabilitation and support to adults experiencing mental illness.
- The Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service (HOPS) team provide a range of specialist psychiatric treatment, interventions, assertive outreach and intensive support for adult clients who are:
- Experiencing mentall illness; and
- Are homeless or are at risk of homelessness
Team members include:
- Psychiatrists and Psychiatry Registrars
- Nurse Practitioners
- Mental Health Nurses
- Social Workers
- Occupational Therapists
- Psychologists
- Clinical Pharmacists
- Dieticians
- Carer Peer Workers
- Consumer Peer Workers
- Support Workers
Who we care for
We can offer help to people with mental health problems, including:
- Depression and anxiety
- Schizophrenia and psychosis
- Bipolar disorder
- Borderline personality disorder
We care for people aged 25-64 years who live locally. This includes people located in the City of Port Phillip, the City of Stonnington, part of the City of Glen Eira and part of the City of Melbourne (mainly the Southbank area).
What to expect
If you or a family member has been referred to our service, one of our intake workers will call to talk through your needs. At this stage we may offer you an assessment or redirect you to a more appropriate service. If we decide to provide an assessment, you will be contacted to arrange an appointment at one of our clinics.
When you have your first appointment, an assessment will be made by one of our clinical staff. This is so we can work out your needs and the best way we can help. The assessment may include allocating a case manager to you. If so, your case manager will then contact you to arrange a time to meet you.
If we decide that a different service would be better for you, we will make recommendations and refer you to the right service.
Commonly asked questions
There is no cost for services provided at the Community Mental Health Clinics.
If you have been given a Primary Mental Health Assessment appointment, you will be asked to get a GP referral, as this assessment will be charged to Medicare. You won’t have any additional costs.
People with Health Care Cards can get rebates for medications subsidised by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Standard prescription fees at your pharmacy will apply for prescriptions for any medication.
Talk to your treating doctor or team if you have difficulty with paying for your prescribed medication
If you require interpreting service, please enquire at reception prior to your appointment. This is a free service.
Case management involves the allocation of your own dedicated worker who can assist you to identify and work towards your treatment and recovery goals.
We offer support in:
- Medication
- Mental health care
- Housing
- Physical health
- Employment
- Social supports
- Relationships
- Activities of daily living
- Leisure
Case managers have knowledge of a range of community services and can refer you to any which may assist you in achieving your goals.
How to access this service
Contact us directly
Patients, families, carers, and case managers can reach out to us directly for assistance.
What to bring
Every time you come
- Medicare card
- Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
- Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
- Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
- Previous X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
- Medicines you need to take while you are here
- List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
- Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed
Our clinics
| Clinic name | Campus | Location |
|---|---|---|
| St Kilda Road Clinic For people aged 25-64 years |
In the community | 607 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004 |
| Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service For people aged 25-64 years |
In the community | 607 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004 |
| Mobile Support and Treatment Service For people aged 18 - 64 years |
In the community | 607 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004 |