Mental Health ACT - Community based & regional services
Operating from the four regional health centres, the multi-disciplinary teams in each centre provide assessment and treatment for adults and children with mental health needs. Rehabilitation services include clinical programs, pre-vocational programs and supported community involvement.

Adult regional teams

Belconnen Mental Health Unit
Phone 6205 1110
Fax 6205 0988
Level 3, Swanson Plaza,
Swanson Court, Belconnen.

City Mental Health Unit
Phone 6205 1338
Fax 6205 1160
Address: Level 2, City Health Building,
Corner Moore and Alinga Streets, Canberra City.

Tuggeranong Mental Health Unit
Phone 6205 2777
Fax 6205 2900
Tuggeranong Health Centre
Anketell Street, Greenway.

Woden Mental Health Unit
Phone 6205 1488
Fax 6205 2650
Phillip Health Centre
Corner Corinna and Keltie Streets, Woden.

Information for Carers:
Commonwealth Carer
Resource Centre
For information, counselling appointments and to order a free Carer information kit
1800 242 636*

Commonwealth Carer
Respite Centre
For all your respite enquiries
1800 059 059*

Commonwealth
Carelink Centre
For information on available services
1800 052 222*

Office Hours Services

Legal Aid ACT- Mon- Fri 8:30- 5:00 PM

6208 2000

Child & Adolescent Crisis Assistance:  8:30 AM- 4:45 PM

6205 1971

Inanna Crisis Service for Women in Distress- 9:00 AM- 4:30 PM

6295 3323

Migrant Health Service & Interpreters - 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 

6205 3333

SANE Mental Illness Helpline 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM

FREECALL 1800 688 382

The Junction Youth Health Service - 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM

6232 2441

Canberra Sexual Health Clinic 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Mond-Tues,Thurs,Fri 1:30 PM-3:30 PM Weds

6244 2184

Supported Hospital Exit Program (MHF Outreach Program) 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM

6162 1686

CYCLOPS ACT

Supports Young Carers aged 10 – 18 caring for a family member affected by chronic illness, mental illness, disability and/or effected by drugs or alcohol. Cyclops provides case management support, individual support, brokerage, support groups, community engagement and development and social and recreational activities.

Litmus

Supports Young Carers aged 11-18 caring for a family member affected by mental illness, as well as the young carer’s family, including the family member affected by mental illness. Litmus provided case management support, individual supports, brokerage, support groups, community engagement, education and development and social and recreational activities.

If you would like more information please contact CYCLOPS ACT and LITMUS on 6232 2432 or check out our website at www.cyclopsact.org