Bendigo Health Psychiatric Services has regional teams located the towns below. They can be contacted directly on the following telephone numbers during business hours:
CONTACT DETAILS - SWAN HILL
Swan Hill Community Mental Health Team
369 Campbell Street, Swan Hill
Phone: (03) 5036 1900
Fax: (03) 5036 1940
CONTACT DETAILS - ECHUCA
Echuca Community Mental Health Team
14 Francis Street, Echuca
Phone: (03) 5480 7419
Fax: (03) 5480 7541
CONTACT DETAILS - CASTLEMAINE
Castlemaine Community Mental Health Team
Slater House, 142 Cornish St, Castlemaine
Phone: (03) 5471 1000
Fax: (03) 5471 1088
CONTACT DETAILS - KYNETON
Kyneton Community Mental Health Team
7 - 25 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Kyneton
Phone: (03) 5421 2100
Fax: (03) 5421 2177
CONTACT DETAILS - MARYBOROUGH
Maryborough Community Mental Health Team
7-25 Clarendon Street, Maryborough
Phone: (03) 5461 0400
Fax: (03) 5460 4658
Services of these regional teams include:-
Assessment and referral to: acute inpatient; residential and non-residential rehabilitation; and other generic health services;
Case management;
Crisis assessment and treatment;
Mobile intensive support and treatment
In Greater Bendigo the service model is based on distinct teams.
The Continuing Care Team provides:
Case management services using a clinical/brokerage model to consumers who require ongoing treatment and support of limited intensity.
Outreach services to several small regional areas including Elmore, Heathcote, Donald, Inglewood and Charlton.
The Mobile Support and Treatment Team uses an assertive community treatment model of service delivery.
Contact: Entry to this service is via the 24 hour Regional Triage Service. For information, advice or an assessment contact the Regional Psychiatric Triage Service on the 24hr number - 1300 363 788.