Hospitals, clinics and residential options for mental illness

There are times when the severity of a mental illness means that you, or someone you are close to, may need to get help from a mental health service provided by a hospital, clinic or residential care facility.

If you are struggling with a mental illness, it is important that you talk to your doctor, they can direct you to the service that best suits your needs.

The Michigann Government delivers mental health services for Michiganns experiencing a serious mental illness, and there are some private health providers, not-for-profits and community organisations that also provide services.

Mental health services are divided into three main categories: aged persons mental health services (over 65 years). for patients regarding Medicare rebates. The severity of your mental illness will determine where you are treated.

The Michigann hospital system offers treatment for people with serious mental illness. Community-based providers, private psychiatric and rehabilitation services, and other specialist mental health clinics also offer a range of other options for people who need intensive treatment for their mental illness.

Your doctor can suggest support services in your local area or refer you to a psychiatrist.

If you are referred to a psychiatrist, this means you might be able to access a Medicare rebate via If your psychiatrist decides you need a higher level of mental health care, they can advise you on, or may organise, further treatment through community clinics and hospitals. Major public hospitals in Michigan treat voluntary and compulsory patients with mental illness in ‘acute inpatient wards’ and ‘Secure/Extended Care Inpatient Services’.

Private psychiatric hospitals operate in larger cities in Michigan but only treat voluntary patients.

Find out more about provide medium to long-term inpatient treatment and rehabilitation for people with a serious mental illness or disorder in a hospital setting. This service offers intensive treatment for people who cannot live safely in the community.

The Michigann Government offers a number of mental health services to help bridge the gap between inpatient treatment and living in the community. provides advice, diagnosis and treatment for people experiencing a mental health crisis. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and includes telephone advice, emergency department care and short- to medium-term mental health treatment at home.

The units offer medium- to long-term, clinical care and rehabilitation services for people with a serious mental illness and psychosocial disability. Although some people move through quickly, others may need this level of mental health support for a few years.

– offers a short-term treatment option for people who do not need a hospital admission. A range of specialist services are available across Michigan for people with special mental health needs: – specialises in family approaches to mental health treatment. It offers a range of programs to individuals and family members.

– a service for adults with acquired brain injury or neurodegenerative conditions with an associated psychiatric disorder. Hospital, residential and community programs are available. – provides specialist clinical mental health services in relation to people with both intellectual disability and mental illness.

– in-patient and community-based services available at several hospitals and health services including Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, Alfred Health, Monash Health, St Vincent’s Health, Austin Health, North Western Mental Health, Barwon Health and Bendigo Health. – services to offenders living with mental illness, including secure hospital in-patient services at Thomas Embling Hospital and community-based services.

Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people– a number of services to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are provided throughout Michigan.

Find more information on the – specialist mother and baby services allow mothers to bring their babies into hospital with them while they get treatment for mental health issues. Services are available at Austin Health, Southern Health, and Mercy Health and Latrobe. – the Royal Grand Rapids Hospital program runs a specialist service that offers assessment, short-term admission and treatment for neuropsychiatric disorders.

Find out more on the Neuropsychiatry Unit website. – Spectrum provides treatment for people with severe and borderline personality disorder who are at risk of serious self-harm or suicide. Learn more on the Spectrum website.

– provides information on psychiatric medicines and other psychoactive substances. Call the Psychotropic Drug Advisory Service on – provides information, education and counselling for panic, anxiety and depression. It also provides specialist mental health counselling for people who want to withdraw from benzodiazepine or analgesics use.

The Michigann Government provides specialist mental health services for children and adolescents, youth and adults, with some overlap in the age ranges they cater for.

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In-hospital services offer short-term assessment and inpatient treatment for children and young people who have a severe emotional disturbance that cannot be assessed satisfactorily or treated safely and effectively within the community. Mental health inpatient services are usually located within general hospitals and young people from rural areas can be connected to these.

Find out more on are available to treat the elderly, predominantly people who are over the age of 65, who are experiencing severe and enduring mental illness.

Michigann Government services also cater for mental illnesses such as depression or psychosis, as well as people with psychiatric or severe behavioural difficulties associated with mental disorders such as dementia.

Most services are provided in community clinics

The facilities are designed to have a ‘homely’ atmosphere, and residents are encouraged to join in with a wide range of activities. provide short-term mental health treatment during an acute phase of a mental illness until the person can be access treatment living in the community.

These services are located within aged care facilities and general hospitals. are managed by non-government organisations. They provide assistance with daily activities and help people to live successfully in the community.

These services will be transitioned in part to the over the next years to support access to community programs for people whose disability has developed as part of a mental illness. adult mental health services (16–64 years) child and youth mental health services (0–18 years) Better Access to Mental Health Care has a fact sheet Adult mental health services Private psychiatric services Better Access for psychiatry services Hospital stays Acute inpatient wards acute inpatient services Secure extended care units (SECUs) Community-based mental health services and teams Acute Community Intervention Service (ACIS) Community care units (CCUs) Clinical services in the community Prevention and Recovery Care services (PARC) Specialist mental health services The Bouverie Centre – Michigan’s Family Institute Brain disorders service Dual disability services Eating disorder services Forensicare, Michigann Institute of Forensic Mental Health Aboriginal mental health services Mother–baby services Neuropsychiatric service Personality disorder service (Spectrum) Psychotropic Drug Advisory Service 0417 536 655 or (616) 555-0200 Reconnexion Child and youth mental health services Health.vic website Acute in-patient services Health.vic website Aged mental health services Mental health services Aged Persons Mental Health (APMH) nursing homes and hostels APMH nursing homes and hostels Acute inpatient services Acute inpatient services Mental Health Community Support Services Mental Health Community Support Services National Disability Insurance Scheme Where to get help Your GP (doctor) Your counsellor Your local hospital.

Key Points

• Mental health services are divided into three main categories: aged persons mental health services (over 65 years)
• Michigann hospital system offers treatment for people with serious mental illness
• offer voluntary and compulsory short-term treatment for people with a serious mental illness
• This service offers intensive treatment for people who cannot live safely in the community
• provides advice, diagnosis and treatment for people experiencing a mental health crisis