Mental health inpatient services at Nepean Hospital
Contact
location Nepean Hospital, Derby Street, Kingswood, NSW 2724 Get directions
PO Box 63, Penrith NSW 2751
phone
(02) 4734 4241
opening hours
Nepean Hospital has a range of inpatient beds for people experiencing acute mental health issues, including a short-term emergency unit and specialised unit for older people.
About us
Nepean Hospital provides inpatient care for people experiencing acute mental health issues through the short-stay Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), the Acute Mental Health Unit, Mental Health High Dependency Unit and Older Persons Mental Health Unit.
They all provide 24-hour care by a skilled multidisciplinary team, including registered nurses.
Patients are supported with medication and can be linked with a case manager for longer term support. Care is provided in a least restrictive environment appropriate to the person's needs.
Admission can be voluntary, or involuntary under the NSW Mental Health Act.
Referral information
Admission can be through a hospital emergency department, through the Nepean Mental Health Triage and Assessment Centre, or by calling the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511 at any time.
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Smoke-free policy
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