Our Services: On-site Services

Mental Health Unit

Our 42-bed mental health facility, comprising of 10 secure beds and 32 open beds, provides acute in-patient psychiatric care for public patients in comfortable surrounds.

In 2009, the Mental Health Unit (MHU) underwent a $12m expansion of its facilities. Along with increasing the unit’s capacity, the new unit has improved the patient’s experience through several key differences:

• More therapy and support areas
• An increased number of larger landscaped courtyard areas
• A family friendly meeting area which has been attached to the secure ward, allowing young children to visit in a controlled environment
• The wards are light and bright  and there are several areas, besides their rooms, where patients can take ‘time out’

The MHU has incorporated an open design with natural light with extensive use of windows; a combination of bright and soothing colours to promote feelings of wellbeing; spacious courtyards and therapy areas; and a family friendly meeting area.