In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000)

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We help people who are admitted to Canberra Hospital manage difficulties and adapt to changes in their lives that are due to illness, injury, or mental health-related problems.

About this service

We provide treatment to help you if you’re having difficulties with:

  • Health concerns
  • Anxiety around medical procedures
  • Acute and chronic pain
  • Depression and Anxiety Disorders
  • Specific issues for children and adolescents, and women’s health.

Who we care for

We care for inpatients at Canberra Hospital, who are referred by their treating team.

We offer these services for free if you have a Medicare Card.

We need parental consent to see children and young people who are under 16 years of age, and individual consent for all adult patients.

How to access this service

If your doctor or another health professional from your treating team thinks you may benefit from psychology, they will discuss this with you and make a referral to us. You can choose whether you would like our service or not.

If you would like psychological support while staying at Canberra Hospital, please talk to your treating team.

We do not accept referrals from GPs or other health professionals outside of Canberra Hospital.

If you feel that you require immediate crisis support for your mental health, please contact Access Mental Health. If someone you know is at immediate risk of harm call 000 or go to your local hospital Emergency Department.

What to expect

If you are admitted to a ward of the Canberra Hospital, we will visit you on the ward.

If you are not currently admitted to a ward of the hospital, you will be placed on a waiting list and when an appointment becomes available, we will contact you to arrange a time to attend an appointment at Canberra Hospital.

What to bring to your appointment

  • Medicare card
  • Any information that would help your psychologist to understand what is happening for you.

Where we’re located

  • Paediatric Outpatients, Centenary Hospital for Women and Children, Building 11, Level 1, Canberra Hospital.
  • Canberra Hospital, Building 15, Level 1.

We have directions to Centenary Hospital for Women and Children and Canberra Hospital.

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In the case of a life threatening emergency, dial Triple Zero (000).

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Contact us

Switchboard Canberra Hospital
(02) 5124 0000

International callers
+61 (2) 5124 0000

Switchboard North Canberra Hospital
(02) 6201 6111

International callers
+61 (2) 6201 6111

Switchboard other hospitals and services
(02) 5124 0000

International callers
+61 (2) 5124 0000

The switchboard handles all calls to, from and within the hospital 24 hours/seven days a week