Adult 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 free, 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.
- For acute mental health facilities, please visit Inpatient Mental Health Services.
- Download Your Guide to our Adult Mental Health Services brochure.
Who will support you?
Your assessment and treatment are provided by professional clinical teams and support staff. They may include:
- mental health nurses
- clinical psychologists
- peer workers (consumers and carers)
- social workers
- occupational therapists
- psychiatrists
- other specialist medical staff.
Services we provide
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.
Services locations
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Community team |
Service areas |
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Hobart and Southern Districts |
Hobart, Kingborough and Huon Valley |
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Glenorchy and Northern Districts |
Glenorchy, Derwent Valley and Central Highlands |
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Clarence and Eastern Districts |
Eastern Shore and East Coast |
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Launceston and Northern Region |
Northern Tasmania (63 and 67 phone areas) |
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North West Region |
North West Tasmania (64 and 65 phone areas) |
How to provide feedback
We welcome your feedback.
View how to provide feedback to Mental Health Services
Other helpful services
Service |
Phone |
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Access Mental Health - Helpline |
1800 332 388 |
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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 |
