Mobile Support and Treatment Service

What we do

MSTS aims to provide excellent care to everyone who needs it. We adapt our approach to meet the needs of each individual.

Our team provides:

Mental health assessment and treatment
Clinical case management
Support for family and carers
Specialist allied health services
Intensive rehabilitation

MSTS works in with you, your family and the community to reduce the impact of mental illness. We strive to improve your quality of life and promote your recovery.

We also work with local mental health community services to make sure you keep getting appropriate care when you move toward community-based supports.

Who we care for

We care for people aged 18-64 years who live locally.

How to access this clinic

Referral from your GP

Your doctor can call us to organise for you to access this service.

Clinic consultants

Dr Louise Dawson: Psychiatry

Resources

All patient resources

Alfred Health Carer Services

A service that provides advice and support for carers located in Melbourne's south

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.

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.

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.

Victorian Mental Health Awareness Council

The Victorian non-government organisation for people with lived experience of mental health or emotional issues.

Inner South family and friends

A support group for friends and family members caring for a loved one experiencing mental ill-health.

Hearing Voices Vic

Voices Vic is a program led by people with a lived experience of mental ill health, which seeks to improve the lives of people who hear voices.

Uniting

Community-based mental health support services located in Prahran.

Mind Australia

A community mental health service supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing concerns.