Older Persons Mental Health Service - Toowoomba
Open 24 Hours
Mental Health
The Older Persons Mental Health Service provides community based services to people over 65 who require both specialist psychiatric and aged mental health services. These include people presenting with a mental disorder which has arisen for the first time; or a mental disorder, and who have become physically disabled (or suffer multiple medical illnesses related to ageing) or a significant behavioural disturbance complicating late onset psychiatric disorders and/or dementia. Age is not
the principle criterion identifying the target group of the Older Persons Mental Health Service, however, services are generally for persons over the age of 65. Advice can be
obtained on the management and the role of other community organisations which assist in the care of the older person by phoning the Team Leader/Intake Officer
Contact Details
Toowoomba Hospital, Pechey Street, Toowoomba, QLD 4350
Toowoomba Hospital, Pechey Street, Toowoomba, QLD 4350
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Call for further information. Hours of operation maybe subject to change.
Eligibility
No referral required.
Appointment required.
No waiting list.
Generally for clients over the age of 65 with late onset mental disorders or whom are physically disabled. Please call for advice.
Charges and Fees
Government
No Charges
Accessibility and Special Requirements
- Accessible building
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
Not applicable
Indigenous Health Worker
Multicultural Mental Health Worker
Links to and provides advice of other community organisations to assist in the care of the client.