If you need URGENT advice or CRISIS assistance
Peninsula Mental Health Services Triage 24 hours a day on 1300 792 977
Southern Health Triage (including Child and adolescent Mental Health Services) can be made 24 hours a day by contacting 1300 369 012
The Peninsula GP Network runs an extensive mental health program providing local GPs with access to a range of mental health counselling and support services for patients on low incomes and for patients with chronic mental health disorders. In addition, the Network provides ongoing mental health clinical education and professional development opportunities. The Network has developed strong partnership links with the Peninsula Mental Health Service, Peninsula headspace and a broad range of local mental health organisations and professionals, with the view to improving access and care for members of the local community.
Mental Health Reference Group
The Mental Health Reference Group meets bi-monthly and provides support, direction and input to the board range of activities of the Mental Health Program. The group is represented by GPs, allied mental health practitioners, a consumer and a carer. GPs are encouraged to become active members of the Reference Group. If you are interested, call the Mental Health Program Officer for more information.
ATAPS Referral Update- Peninsula GP Network will require ATAPS referrals to include a Mental Health Treatment Plan and a ATAPS Referral Form. The referral form will allow us to maintain more accurate records for reporting and ensure referrals are handled promptly. Referral for psychological services rebated under Medicare is available upon completion of GP Mental Health Treatment Plan. These forms are located on our resources page in both a PDF and Word Formats.
GP Mental Health Treatment Planning Item Numbers
From the 1 November 2011, Medicare Items 2702 and 2710 for the preparation of a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan wll be removed from the Medicare benefits schedule (MBS) and replaced with
new time tiered items.
GP Psych Support Service
GP Psych Support Service, which is delivered by the Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) provides GPs with free phone, fax and email access to patient management advice from a psychiatrist within 24 hours of their request. The service provides advice on child and adolescent, adult and aged psychiatry, and on drug and alcohol problems. A first time GP user can register with the service by calling GP Psych Support on 1800 200 588 or registering online at www.psychsupport.com.au.
Mental Health Program team
• Jade Stubbs,
Program Officer, email
• Louise Addicoat, Mental Health Administration, email
• Suzanne Heppell, Project Officer, email
• Yolande Maltman, Senior Mental Health Nurse, email
Peninsula Health Primary Mental Health Service - 1300 792 977
Further information and Resources please refer to our Resources page.
Web Resources
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RACGP gplearning |
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Beyondblue |
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HeadSpace |
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Medicare Better Access to Mental Health |
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MBS Online |
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Look Outside Website |
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Mental Health Professionals Network |