Aged Inpatient Mental Health

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Baringa provides psychiatric assessment, management and treatment for people usually (but not exclusively) over the age of 65. Patients include people who are experiencing acute symptoms associated with mental illness. Alternately, they present with a range of behavioural problems associated with dementia that cannot be managed in a less restrictive environment and require inpatient evaluation.

Clinical service overview

Baringa is a 15-bed Aged Psychiatry Inpatient Unit. It is part of the Alfred Mental and Addiction Health service and located at Caulfield Hospital. 

Our ongoing treatment is adapted to meet the needs of each individual. This includes in relation to their age, gender, religious, cultural, language and any other special needs.

Baringa supports a recovery-oriented approach to care for each individual. We encourage patient and carer participation in goal setting, treatment, care and recovery planning that supports effective discharge.

Baringa provides a comprehensive, multi disciplinary service that includes:

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We accept phone referrals for this service.

Referral phone

(03) 9076 6012

Referral fax

(03) 9076 6115

Resources

Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia Inc
Information and support about psychosis or other mental illness for yourself or someone you care about
Mental Health First Aid
First aid information and courses teaching simple, practical first aid skills for helping those experiencing mental health problems.
Mental Health Australia
The peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector.
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