Perth Children's Hospital - Mental Health Inpatient Service

Many young people experience mental health issues. The majority of young mental health clients are seen in our community based clinics; however some young people need more intensive support.

Perth Children's Hospital's Mental Health inpatient ward provides a range of specialist mental health services for young people including:

• crisis intervention
• mental health assessment
• medical and psychological treatment
• inpatient treatment
• day programs
• training, education and support for families.

It is staffed by a multidisciplinary group of health professionals including doctors, psychologists, occupational therapists, mental health nurses, youth workers, social workers and a specialised Aboriginal mental health worker.

PCH Mental Health service currently incorporates five program areas:

• Urgent mental health telephone support line (1800 048 636)
• Eating Disorders Program (EDP)
• Paediatric Consultation Liaison (PCL)
• Gender Diversity Service (GDS)
• Ward 5A (20 beds) at Perth Children's Hospital.