Monash Health – Mother and Baby Unit

Category
Information
The Mother/Baby Unit inpatient program offers specialised assessment and management of women with psychiatric illness in the ante natal and post natal period. Non-toddling infants, up to 12-months of age are admitted with their mothers. A multidisciplinary team within a bio-psycho-social model focuses on the psychiatric care of the mother, the emotional and physical development of the infant, and the interaction between the mother and the infant. Other family members are also included in the treatment plan.
Business Website Address
https://monashhealth.org/services/mental-health/acute-mental-health-services/
Business Phone Number
03 9594 1414
Non-standard operating hours
Telephone support is offered 24/7
Service Areas in the South East
City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, Cardinia Shire
Referral Type
Health Professional referral only
Eligibility requirement
Specialist inpatient service provision is available to all of South East Victoria. Access to these inpatient services is through health professional referral via telephone.