Inpatient mental health services

Our inpatient mental health services for Tasmanian adults up to age 65 are located at:

• Mental Health Inpatient Unit, Royal Hobart Hospital
• Spencer Clinic, North West Regional Hospital, Burnie
• Northside Metal Health Unit, Launceston General Hospital
• Millbrook Rise Centre, New Norfolk.

Extended treatment services and residential rehabilitation for patients from across Tasmania are located at:

How to access these services

• Admission is via our adult community mental health teams and hospitals. 
• Contact Access Mental Health - Helpline
• Find out about inpatient services for older Tasmanians (over 65)

How much does it cost?

All services are free.

The Safewards program

• We use the Safewards program in our specialist inpatient facilities.
• It encourages patients and staff to work together to make inpatient units safer for everyone.
• Safewards uses 10 simple things that decrease conflict in the inpatient environment.
• Safer means a calmer and more positive place.
• Download the Safewards fact sheet or visit the Safewards website