Medicare Mental Health Phone Service (formerly Head to Health)

Eligibility (published)

Anyone of any age including children, young people, older adults, families, carers. Not a crisis service.

Notes

• Self-refer phone 1800 595 212 (Mon–Fri 8.30am–5pm except public holidays). GP/psychiatrist: referral form on PCCS Provider Resources; Medical Objects to 'Medicare Mental Health Gold Coast Referrals'; secure email GCTX@pccs.org.au; A3 also lists fax 07 3186 4099. GP/psychiatrist direct line (07) 3186 4000 (weekdays 9am–5pm).
• Mental health service navigation, IAR-DST assessment, warm referral (not crisis, not case management)