TranslateAdult Mental Health Service
In an emergency, please call 000.
For support making a referral, contact Access Mental Health - Helpline 1800 332 388
We offer a confidential service for adults 18-65 with severe and complex mental health problems. This includes assessment, treatment, support, and education.
- If you are aged over 65, please visit the Older Persons Mental Health page of our website for services.
Our Adult Mental Health Services team provides a range of services for people with complex mental health illness including:
- advice and information about services to assist with mental illness.
- assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for people with serious mental illness
- extended treatment, support, and care for persistent or recurring mental illness.
We also work with other providers, doctors (GPs), private health care providers and emergency services.
How to access our service
- Contact Access Mental Health - Helpline | Tasmanian Department of Health - Helpline on 1800 332 388.
- This is a free call, confidential phone service available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
- GPs and other treating health professionals can also call Access Mental Health to make referrals.
Who will support you?
Your assessment and treatment are provided by professional clinical teams and support staff. They may include:
- consultant psychiatrists
- mental health nurses
- clinical psychologists
- peer workers (consumers and carers)
- social workers
- occupational therapists
- psychiatrists
- other specialist medical staff.
Our Services
Community Mental Health Services
- Continuing Care Team
- Peacock Centre | Tasmanian Department of Health
- Mental Health Hospital in the Home
- Acute Care Team
Inpatient Mental Health Services
Our inpatient mental health services for Tasmanian adults up to age 65 are located at:
- Mental Health Inpatient Unit guide (Royal Hobart Hospital) | Tasmanian Department of Health
- Peacock House | Tasmanian Department of Health
- Northside Mental Health Unit guide (Launceston General Hospital) | Tasmanian Department of Health
Rehabilitation and Recovery Services
Extended treatment services and residential rehabilitation for patients from across Tasmania are located at:
- Tolosa Street - Statewide Mental Health Services - Tolosa Street booklet | Tasmanian Department of Health
- Millbrook Rise Centre fact sheet | Tasmanian Department of Health
- Mistral Place
How to provide feedback?
We welcome your feedback.
Your feedback, suggestions, compliments and complaints help us continue to improve our services.
View how to provide feedback to Mental Health Services
Other helpful services
| Service | Phone |
|---|---|
| Access Mental Health – Helpline (24 hr) | 1800 332 388 |
| Advocacy Tasmania Inc. | 1800 005 131 |
| Alcohol and Drug Service Tasmania | 1300 139 641 |
| Alcohol Drug Information Service [ADIS] (24 hr) | 1800 250 015 |
| Child Safety Service - Communities Tasmania (24 hr) | 1800 000 123 |
| Parent Line - Child Health & Parenting Services (24 hr) | 1300 808 178 |
| Family Violence Counselling and Support | 1800 608 122 |
| Lifeline (crisis counselling 24 hr) | 13 11 14 |
| Mental Health Families & Friends Tasmania | 03 6228 7448 |
| Official Visitors Program | 1800 001 170 |
| Q Life (LGBTI support) | 1800 184 527 |
| Relationships Australia (Tasmania) | 1300 364 277 |
| Sexual Assault Support Service (24 hr) | 1800 697 877 |
| Suicide Call Back Service (24 hr) | 1300 659 467 |
