Neurodiversity and complex mental health

Clinical service overview

Our multidisciplinary team specialises in conditions that are complex and involve the intersection of psychiatry, neurology, medicine and disability, including:

Emotional, social and behavioural difficulties
Learning difficulties
Complex autism spectrum disorders
Co-occurring mental health and intellectual disabilities

The team works to support the families of children and young people and to prevent secondary psychiatric impairment by means of early detection and management of dual disabilities.

How to access this service

All referrals to the Infant, Child and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service are made using the online referral form, or by calling the Access Team. Referrals can be made by family or friends, as well as healthcare providers or other community services.

Referral Phone (03) 8552 0555
Referral Fax (03) 8552 0444

Refer your patient

Referral to Infant, Child, Youth Mental Health Wellbeing Service

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Special referral instructions

Referrals typically come from paediatricians, psychologists, GPs, other allied health and schools. Call the intake worker to discuss a potential referral prior to faxing the referral form. This is to ensure that there is not a delay in treatment if the client is not suitable for the service. If the intake worker accepts the verbal referral, complete the ICYAMHWS referral form and fax to the service.

Clinic times

Day	Campus	Time
Monday	Infant, Child and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service	9.00am - 5.00pm
Tuesday	Infant, Child and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service	9.00am - 5.00pm
Wednesday	Infant, Child and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service	9.00am - 5.00pm
Thursday	Infant, Child and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service	9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday	Infant, Child and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service	9.00am - 5.00pm

Clinic consultants

Dr Jennifer Harrison: Psychiatry
A/Prof Yitzchak Hollander: Psychiatry

Resources

Children and Parents with Mental Illness

Resources and information to children, parents, family and friends and health professionals on how to respond to the needs of parents with mental illness

headspace

Assisting young people and families to find the right help for problems affecting wellbeing

Beyond Blue

A guide to mental health problems and support available

Mental Health Australia

The peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector.

Mental Health First Aid

First aid information and courses teaching simple, practical first aid skills for helping those experiencing mental health problems.

Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia Inc

Information and support about psychosis or other mental illness for yourself or someone you care about

Sane Australia

An organisation helping all Australians affected by mental illness

Tandem

Representing family and friends supporting people living with mental health issues, Tandem provides information, advocacy, research and community awareness about caring for people experiencing mental ill-health.

Young Carers Network

The Young Carers Network (YCN) is a nationally coordinated online resource to raise young carer awareness, provide information, and direct young carers to appropriate pathways for support.

Reach Out

A website for getting young people through tough times