What does NSW mental health line do?
The NSW Mental Health Access Line 1800 011 511 Staffed by mental health professionals, the line gives NSW residents access to expert mental health advice, support and referrals for people dealing with a mental health problem and their families and carers.
What do you do if someone refuses help?
What to do when they don’t want help
- Listen and validate. If your relationship is iffy, it doesn’t hurt to just listen.
- Ask questions. Ask your loved one what they want!
- Resist the urge to fix or give advice.
- Explore options together.
- Take care of yourself and find your own support.
How do you have someone committed in NSW?
Firstly, the person must be mentally ill or mentally disordered, as defined by the Act, and secondly there must be no other care of a less restrictive kind (such as a voluntary admission or support at home from family or a community mental health team) that is appropriate or reasonably available.
How do you get someone assessed for mental health?
Anyone can request a mental health assessment by contacting your local social services or community mental health team. However, the local social services team only has a duty to consider a nearest relative’s request. If they decide not to section you, they must give written reasons.
How do you get a loved one to be sectioned?
If your nearest relative is concerned about your mental health, they can contact your local social services or community mental health team and apply to section you or place you under a guardianship. In reality though, it is normally an approved mental health professional who will make this application.
How can I help a mentally ill family member?
Try to show patience and caring and try not to be judgmental of their thoughts and actions. Listen; don’t disregard or challenge the person’s feelings. Encourage them to talk with a mental health care provider or with their primary care provider if that would be more comfortable for them.
How do I contact our mental health services?
In an EMERGENCY please call 000, or go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital. For mental health enquiries and to make an appointment call 1800 011 511 (free call). This number operates 24 hours 7 days a week. You can also visit one of our centres during business hours. How will our Mental Health Services help you?
Where do community mental health teams work?
Community Mental Health Teams are based at Parramatta, Merrylands, Auburn, Dundas, the Hills and Blacktown. Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and (Specialist Mental Health Services for Older People) SMHSOP teams also work in the community. CAMHS is available in the Headspace Centres in Parramatta and Mt Druitt.
What is the mental health line?
The Mental Health Line launch is available to everyone in NSW and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is staffed by mental health professionals who will ask questions to determine if you or, the person you are concerned about, needs ongoing mental health care and how urgently it is needed.
What specialist mental health care services do we provide?
We provide the following specialist mental health care services: Perinatal Mental Health – for women who are pregnant and mothers of children under two years of age We provide counselling, therapy and other treatments.