An alternative to presenting at hospital for a mental health crisis
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Urgent Mental Health Care Centre is located at 215 Grenfell Street, Adelaide. If you have any questions contact our team.
Sections on this page
Where to find us
Open 24/7
You can arrive or make a referral 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this service, you need to be:
- aged over 16
- experiencing a mental health crisis
- willing to attend the UMHCC*
* This includes Sections 56/57 but who choose the UMHCC for assessment and are likely to stay.
Exclusion Criteria
- People under an Involuntary Treatment Order
- People administered intramuscular medication in the management of acute symptoms prior to arrival at the UMHCC
Making a referral
Urgent Mental Health Care Centre
Emergency Services referrals
- SA Police and Mental Health Triage can refer directly on 08 8448 9100
- SA Ambulance can refer via the SAAS Health Navigator or after hours on 08 8448 9100
The UMHCC offers an alternative to presenting at hospital Emergency Departments for a mental health crisis including:
- Dedicated emergency services entrance
- On-site medical and clinical staff to support intake and assessment
- Co-designed information sharing approach including ISBAR
Resources
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Understanding our approach
