Mental Health ACT provides specialist treatment and support to those people experiencing a moderate to severe mental illness. This support requires co-operation with other community agencies to ensure that the individual needs of the consumer are met.
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Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT)
The Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT) provides a 24-hour, seven day a week service used for assessment and treatment of mentally ill people in crisis situations.
Call the CATT Mental Health Triage Service on 1800 629 354 (24 hour service) or (02) 6205 1065.
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services Triage (CAMHS)
Provides assessment and treatment 7 days a week during business hours. Referrals are received from General Practitioners, School Counsellors or other concerned health professionals.
To make a referral, please phone CAMHS Triage on 6205 1971 or Fax: 6205 2627.
For urgent situations, please contact CAMHS Triage on 6205 1971 or the CAT Team 1800 629 354 (free call).
