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Wednesday, 28 November 2007

FINDING A CLINIC OR PSYCHIATRIC WARD

The following is a list of clinics and psychiatric wards across Australia.  When choosing a clinic or psychiatric ward, it can be helpful discussing it with your GP or psychiatrist, and to learn about the place you have in mind and whether it meets your needs in terms of cost, programs (including any restrictions in activity and other policies), size, and length of stay.

PRIVATE CLINICS

New South Wales
Queenland
South Australia
Victoria

PRIVATE HOSPITALS WITH PSYCHIATRY WARDS

NSW
Queensland
Victoria
Western Australia


PRIVATE CLINICS

New South Wales 

Lawson Clinic 

The Lawson Clinic at Gordon is an outpatient psychiatric facility specialising in the treatment of Mood Disorders (depression and bipolar) based on a Clinical Model developed by the world renowned Black Dog Institute. The Lawson Clinic seeks to provide its patients with a more specific and complete diagnosis of depressive and bipolar disorders and in turn, develops a treatment plan that specifically targets the individual patient's particular condition, and addresses its unique causes. The Lawson Clinic offers modern and warm facilities and all staff are welcoming and supportive.

Address: Pacific Highway Gordon NSW 2072
Contact details: (02) 9418 4488
Services: Treatment of Mood Disorders (depression & bipolar)

Northside Clinic

Northside Clinic is a 98 bed facility located at Greenwich on the North Shore of Sydney, 7km from Sydney’s central business district. It is recognised as one of the leading private psychiatric hospitals in Australia.  The hospital has a number of specialised treatment units, and has professional attachments to the University of Sydney.  The hospital specialises in the treatment of mood disorders, drug and alcohol problems and eating disorders.  In 1996, a five bed intensive care unit was developed at the hospital to support the general acute admissions unit.  Treatment is provided in in-patient, day-patient and "partial hospitalisation" settings.  
Address: 2 Greenwich Road, Greenwich NSW 2064  
Services: Drug & Alcohol Programs, Mental Health, Psychiatry
Contact details: Phone: (02) 9433 3555 Fax :  (02) 9433 3599  

Northside Cremorne

Northside Cremorne Clinic is a 42 bed psychiatric hospital located in Cremorne on Sydney’s North Shore and was opened in 1967. The clinic specialises in the treatment of general acute anxiety and depression in the elderly, as well as general acute treatment for war veterans. Patients come from a broad area that stretches along the lower North Shore of Sydney and along the Northern Beaches.  
Address: 3 Harrison Street, Cremorne NSW 2090
Contact details: Phone: (02) 9909 8577 Fax:
(02) 9953 0765
Services:
Mental Health, Psychiatry

Northside West

Northside West Clinic is an 80-bed specialist psychiatric facility located in Sydney’s west.  The Clinic opened in May 2001 after relocating from Eastwood which has been in operation since 1912 and was previously known as ‘St Edmund’s Private Hospital’.
The Clinic provides structured therapeutic programs for a range of general psychiatric and addiction disorders, eg the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, emotional disorders, chemical dependency and addictions.  The therapy program adopts an eclectic approach with a focus on behavioural and cognitive modalities. These programs are also available on an inpatient and day patient basis.
Address: 23-27 Lytton Street, Wentworthville NSW 2145
Services: Drug & Alcohol Programs, Mental Health, Psychiatry
Contact details: Phone: (02) 8833 2222 Fax: (02) 8833 2221  

The Sydney Clinic 

The Sydney Clinic is a private psychiatric hospital located in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, Australia. They have a thirty year reputation of providing quality care and clinical excellence. They specialise in mood & anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, drug & alcohol detoxification & rehabilitation as well as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Address: 22-24 Murray Street, Bronte NSW 2024
Services: In patient care, outpatient care, outreach services
Contact details: (02) 9389 8888 Fax: (02) 9389 5699

Queensland

New Farm Clinic QLD

New Farm Clinic is situated in the Brisbane suburb of New Farm, approximately 3 km from the central business district.  The clinic opened in 1986 as a replacement for an older facility and now has 75 beds. The hospital is recognised as being a leading centre for private psychiatric care in Queensland. It attracts patients from Brisbane and surrounding rural areas.  New Farm specialises in the treatment of mood disorders, eating disorders, psycho-geriatrics and general acute psychiatry.  In 1994, a specialist medical centre was developed in the grounds of the clinic which houses a number of psychiatric consultants.  The clinic is affiliated with the University of Queensland.
Address: 22 Sargent Street, New Farm QLD 4005
Services: Mental health and psychiatry
Contact details: (07) 3358 3888

South Australia

Adelaide Clinic

The Adelaide Clinic is a 91 bed facility and is a leading provider of psychiatric services in South Australia. The hospital, which is a teaching facility of the University of Adelaide, provides a full range of general, acute and specialised psychiatric services, including an elderly assessment and treatment unit.  Located in the Adelaide suburb or Gilberton, approximately 3 km from the Adelaide central business district, it was acquired by Ramsay Health Care in 1987.
Address: 33 Park Terrace   Gilberton SA 5081 
Contact: Phone :  (08) 8269 8100 Fax :  (08) 8269 7307  
Services: Drug & Alcohol Programs, Mental Health, Psychiatry

Victoria

Albert Road Clinic

Albert Road Clinic is an 80 bed psychiatric facility that is recognised throughout Melbourne as a major specialist referral centre.  The Albert Road Clinic is a unique private psychiatric facility, specialising in in-patient, day patient and community services.  Our hallmark is our commitment to quality psychiatric care across the life-cycle’s developmental stages.  The Albert Road Clinic is an affiliated teaching hospital with the University of Melbourne. The Albert Road Clinic has worked closely with the University of Melbourne to establish the Ramsay Health Care Chair of Psychiatry of the University of Melbourne.
Address: 31 Albert Road, South Melbourne, VIC 3004
Services: mental health and psychiatry
Contact details:  (03) 9256 8311, fax - (03) 9256 8330

The Geelong Clinic 

The Geelong Clinic has been providing high quality psychiatric care since opening in 1998. The Clinic is a 32-bed hospital situated on the eastern side of Geelong in a quiet suburban setting. The Geelong Clinic is dedicated to anticipating and exceeding patients’ needs. 
Address: 98 Townsend Road, St Albans Park VIC 3219
Contact details: Phone: (03) 5248 1155 Fax:
(03) 5248 4852
Services:
Inpatient programs, day programs, post-traumatic stress disorder for veterans, eating disorder programs.


The Melbourne Clinic 

The Clinic has been recognised nationally and internationally for providing high quality, patient-centred care since opening in 1978. The Melbourne Clinic offers a variety of services and programs that are tailored to meet the needs of people suffering from a range of mental health conditions.  Their programs are individually tailored and can be offered on an inpatient or outpatient basis and can also be delivered in a patient’s own home. 
Address: 130 Church Street, Richmond VIC 3121
Services: professorial unit, drug and alcohol, aged mental health, anxiety and depression program, eating disorders program, intensive care unit
Contact details: Phone: (03) 9429 4688 Fax: (03) 9427 7558


The Victoria Clinic

The Victoria Clinic is a private psychiatric facility located in Malvern Road Prahran specialising in the provision of high quality inpatient and day program mental health treatment.  It is a place where patients can engage in rewarding therapeutic, recreational and occupational activities as a means of restoring health.  Their programs are aimed at helping people improve their emotional and psychological health and well being.  They offer a safe and supportive environment to assist people experiencing mental health problems.
Address: 324 Malvern Road, Prahran VIC 3181
Services: Inpatient services, research program (Trans Magnetic Stimulation), day program, outreach services
Contact details: Phone: (03) 9526 0200 Fax: (03) 9526 0222


The Victorian Addiction Centre 

The Victorian Addiction Centre has facilities providing help and support for people with alcohol, drug, gambling and other addictive behaviours.  The Centre is located in a beautiful heritage listed building in a quiet, secluded and tranquil suburban setting just 15 minutes from the Melbourne central business district. Their friendly and highly trained staff comprise of drug and alcohol specialists, psychiatrist, drug and alcohol counsellors and nurses.
Address: 134-144 Ford Street, Ivanhoe VIC 3079
Services: Residential addiction program, Aftercare program, FACT program
Contact details: Phone: (03) 9474 8932 Fax: (03) 9497 1438


PRIVATE HOSPITALS WITH PSYCHIATRIC WARDS

New South Wales

Sydney Southwest Private Hospital

Albury Wodonga

Queensland

Pine Rivers Private Hospital

Victoria

Beleura

Mildura Base

Northpark Private Hospital

Western Australia

Hollywood Private

Greenslopes Private

Last Updated ( Monday, 28 April 2008 )
 

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