Alcohol and Other Drug AND Mental Health Services Directory
Alcohol and Other Drug AND Mental Health Services Directory
Alcohol and Other Drug AND Mental Health Services Directory
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Central Australian <strong>Mental</strong><br />
<strong>Health</strong> Service (Camhs)<br />
crisis contacts, inpatient/hospital treatment, mobile<br />
support assessment team<br />
Local Government Area: Alice Springs<br />
Address:<br />
Stuart Terrace<br />
Alice Springs Hospital Grounds<br />
Alice Springs NT 0870<br />
Postal:<br />
Not available<br />
Telephone: (08) 8951 7710<br />
Email:<br />
Not available<br />
Website:<br />
www.health.nt.gov.au/<strong>Mental</strong>_<strong>Health</strong><br />
Eligibility:<br />
Referral by a GP or health professional<br />
Fees:<br />
None<br />
Hours:<br />
Mon to Fri 8:00am - 4:21pm<br />
<strong>Services</strong> Provided<br />
Central Australia <strong>Mental</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Service, (CAMHS), is part of the Northern Territory<br />
Government Department of <strong>Health</strong> <strong>and</strong> Family <strong>Services</strong>. CAMHS is a team of<br />
mental health professionals <strong>and</strong> support staff which includes:<br />
• Aboriginal <strong>Mental</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Workers<br />
• Doctors<br />
• Nurses<br />
• Occupational Therapists<br />
• Psychiatrists<br />
• Psychologists<br />
• Social Workers<br />
CAMHS provide a range of culturally appropriate clinical mental health services<br />
to the people of the Alice Springs <strong>and</strong> Barkly areas for people with mental illness<br />
or who are experiencing severe emotional distress.<br />
• Assessment<br />
• Interventions<br />
• Treatment<br />
• Referral<br />
• Support<br />
Additional Locations<br />
CAMHS Tennant Creek<br />
Phone: (08) 8962 4300<br />
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