Mental Health

Aim

To provide accessible hospital and community-based care to individuals with mental health problems and mental disorders to recognised standards of quality; and to provide programs that are known to be conducive to improving mental health.

Target Group

The Western Australian population as a whole, including selected target groups.

Services provided under this program

• Mental health promotion campaigns;

• Community-based mental health services such as psychiatric clinics and drop-in centres; Programs for at-risk youth (eg homeless youth and substance abusers);

• Hospital assessment and treatment services for people with acute mental disorders;

• Specialised inpatient and outpatient services for children and adolescents.