Details
- Address
The Mater Mental Health Centre, onsite Calvery Mater Hospital, 2 Edith Street, Waratah NSW 2298
Get directions- Opening hours
- Operating hours: 24hours a day, every day of the year
- Referrals
- No referral required. For admissions to the Mater Mental Health Centre, patients present to the Emergency department for a Mental Health Assessment conducted by one of our Doctors, Nurse Practitioners or Trained Mental Health Clinicians.
- Wheelchair access
- Yes
Contact details
About us
The Mater Mental Health Centre is an acute inpatient psychiatric facility for adults requiring mental health assessment, treatment, and care.
These include General Adult Acute Units, an Older Persons Mental Health Unit, a Mental Health Intensive Care Unit and a Psychiatric Emergency Care Unit and assessment space.
Location
The Mater Mental Health Centre is located on Edith Street, Waratah
Parking
There are 2 carparks in which you can park in for a fee please note all concession card holders are entitled to 3 hours free parking if you get your ticket validated at Reception.
There is a bus stop located out the front of the hospital.
Parking fees:
- First 20 mins: Free
- 20 mins to 1 hour: $2.50
- 1 to 2 hours: $5
- 2 to 3 hours: $7.50
- Over 3 hours: $10
- 7-day ticket: $28
- Lost ticket: $10
Concession fees:
- 0 to 3 hours: Free
- Single exit: $6.50
- 3-day ticket: $13
- 7-day ticket: $26.10
Visiting hours
Visiting hours for the Mater Mental Health Centre range from 11am until 8:00pm with each ward having their own individual hours.
Please call 40335300 to confirm the hours of the ward you are hoping to visit.
Other services
The Mental Health and Substance Use Service (MHSUS) offers specialised integrated programs for people who experience both mental health and substance use issues. It is a voluntary based service based at the Calvary Mater Hospital, Waratah.
People can self-refer or be referred by clinicians/stakeholders/GPs following discussion with the person. There will be an intake phone call from a clinician to determine the most suitable service provision. For some this may be an initial comprehensive mental health assessment. For others, this could be a referral to other relevant services. For those suitable and willing to engage with the service and groups, MHSUS delivers a range of group programs. These programs focus on enhancing motivation, developing relapse prevention, psychoeducation and mutual support.
Location
Newcastle is a vibrant coastal city in NSW, known for its stunning beaches, historic landmarks, and thriving community. The city offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, with easy access to essential services, education, and healthcare.
Getting there
Newcastle is well-connected by road, rail, and air. The city is about a 2-hour drive north of Sydney via the M1 Motorway. Regular train services run from Sydney to Newcastle, with connections to other regional areas. Newcastle Airport, located 30 minutes from the city centre, offers flights to major cities across Australia.
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Contact details
The contact number for our Mental Health Reception is 40335300 and this is staffed from 7am until 8:30pm. After this our phone service is diverted to the John Hunter Hospital who can transfer your call back to ours wards if you are hoping to contact someone after hours.
- Newcastle Mental Health Unit 22 beds- 40335315
- Lake Macquarie Mental Health Unit 22 beds - 40335340
- North Mental Health Unit 22 beds- 40335463
- Mental Health Intensive Care Unit 8 beds - 40335369
- Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre 4 beds - 40335362
- Mental Health Unit for Older Persons 22 beds - 40335415
James Fletcher Campus
Location: Church street, Newcastle
- The Intermediate Stay Mental Health Unit 20 beds - 49246960
The Mater Mental Health Centre, onsite Calvery Mater Hospital, 2 Edith Street, Waratah NSW 2298
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