Mental Health
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Treatment |
Women |
Counselling
Cranebrook Community Health Centre - Community Child and Family Health Service
Provides general counselling to individuals, children and families. Priority is given to domestic violence, child abuse, low risk suicide, recent trauma and postnatal depression. Emphasis is on brief intervention. Services available at the Cranebrook, Penrith, St Mary's, St Clair, Springwood and Katoomba Community Health Centres.
Ph: (02) 4730 5100 (reception)
Fax: (02) 4730 5155 (general fax)
Other numbers: 1800 222 608 (centralised Intake Service for all new referrals), (02) 4732 9485 (intake fax)
Location: Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Cnr Borrowdale Way and Laycock St, Cranebrook NSW 2749
Mail: PO Box 29, Cranebrook NSW 2749
Referral
Penrith Mental Health ACCESS team
Point of entry for Sydney West Area Mental Health Services. Prospective clients are assessed and referred to appropriate services.
Hours: 24 hours
Ph: 1800 650 749 (ACCESS for all new referrals)
Fax: (02) 4734 3614
Location: Nepean Hospital, Barber Av, Penrith 2751
Support
Penrith Suicide Bereavement Support Group
A support group for families bereaved by the loss of a loved one to suicide.
Hours: Meets monthly - contact for details
Ph: (02) 8922 9095
Mail to: PO Box 646, Penrith 2750
Penrith Suicide Prevention and Support Network
The Network is an independent community based committee working to raise awareness, provide information, and helping to reduce the impact of suicide in the community.
Hours: Meet monthly (3rd Wed at 6.30pm Penrith Bowling Club)
Ph: (02) 8922 9095
Mail: PO Box 646, Penrith 2750
Treatment
Mental Health Service (Child and Adolescent)
Provides assessment and therapy services for children, adolescents and families referred by other services for secondary specialist intervention. Early intervention for children who have parents with a mental illness, young people with psychotic disorders, and adolescent depression and anxiety.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am- 5pm
Ph: (02) 4732 2388
Other Ph: 1800 650 749 (referral intake)
Fax: (02) 4731 4561
Location: Borec House, Level 3, 29-57 Station St, Penrith 2750
Mail: PO Box 4155, Penrith Plaza 2750
Penrith Co-ordinated Care Team
Provides comprehensive co-ordinated care for people with mental disorders.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Ph: (02) 4732 9450
Other Ph: 1800 650 749 (ACCESS team for all new referrals)
Fax: (02) 4732 9442
Location: Penrith Community Health Centre, Soper Pl, Penrith 2750
Mail: PO Box 94, Penrith 2751
St Marys Co-ordinated Care Team
Multidisciplinary team providing treatment, education and support to people with mental health problems.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Ph: (02) 9833 4307
Other Ph: 1800 650 749 ( ACCESS fro all new referrals)
Fax: (02) 9833 4376
Location: 38 Gidley St, St Marys 2760
Mail: PO Box 466, St Marys 1790
Wentworth Area Health Service - Mental Health Service
Provision of mental health services to clients of the Wentworth Area Health Services. This involves case management education and support for client and their families.
Hours: Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 5.00pm
Ph: (02) 4587 7599 before hours , 1800 650 749 after hours
Mail: PO Box638, Penrith NSW 2751
Email:
Women
Tresillian Nepean Family Care Centre
Provides support and advice for parents of children aged 0-3 years experiencing difficulties with feeding, sleeping and behavioural issues and provides support for women with perinatal mental health issues
Ph: (02) 4734 2124
Other Ph: (02) 978 0855 (24 Hour Parent Helpline), 1800 637 357 (24 hours)
Fax: (02) 4734 2740
Location: 1b Barber Av, Kingswood NSW 2747
Mail: PO Box 209, Kingswood NSW 2747
Web: www.tresillian.net
Last Updated: November 2012
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