Lithgow Community Health

Col Drew Drive, Lithgow     Ph 6350 2750 

Appointments1800 222 608 Central Referral Service

Lithgow Community Mental Health

Lithgow Hospital

2 Col Drewe Drive

Lithgow NSW 2790

Tel: (02) 6350 2555

Tel: 1800 011 511 for 24 hour assistance, new referrals, & after hours psychiatric emergencies or go to

Lithgow Hospital Emergency Department
Hours: 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday

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Mental Health Access Blue Mountains.

Lithgow Service: provides support & assertive follow-up for people in Lithgow LGA with serious mental illness.Service moving to Lithgow Hospital Campus from Rose Cottage in the next few months.

BM Access Mental Health provides Intake, Assessment and Acute care for the BM & Lithgow LGA.

BM Access is based at Katoomba Community Health- 47822133 to discuss new referrals.

MH Line-Intake and after hours service: 1800 011 511

Ability Links - Disability Support and Community Connection

Caroline Poulter

Linker

M 0475 812 350

Health Services

Lithgow Community Guide: link to Lithgow Health Services

NBMLHD Health Promotion

  • Health promotion delivers programs for schools-Live Life Well.

  • Munch & Move at Children’s services.

  • Go4Fun (flyer attached)

  • Get Healthy Information & Coaching services(free phone support service)

  • Stepping On-Falls Prevention Program.

  • Tobacco-information & resources on quitting.

  • Sexual Health

Alejandra Martinez Email: alenjandra.martinez@health.nsw.gov.au

SOS support for people at risk of suicice

The SOS (Seek Out Support) Service provides intensive support to people over the age of 14 years at risk of suicide, who are willing to engage with a service. Your GP will refer you to an SOS Provider who will make contact with you within 24 hours of receiving the referral, and arrange the first consultation within 72 hours.SOS Providers include psychologists, clinical psychologists, social workers and mental health nurse practitioners - click for SOS brochure

Suicide Prevention Call back Service

Who can the service help? 

The Suicide Call Back Service is a 24-hour, nationwide service that provides telephone and online counselling to people 15 years and over who :

  • People who are suicidal

  • People caring for someone who is suicidal

  • People bereaved by suicide

  • Health professionals supporting people affected by suicide. 

The Suicide Call Back Service is especially suited to people who are geographically or emotionally isolated.

 

24/7 Helpline1300 659 467

Young People

Orygen: National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health Resources

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