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Stigma is a large problem in the rural communities affecting both Patient and Carers, causing the carers/patients to be isolated and retreat from the community activities.

Bed-based Mental Health Facilities and Mental Health Services

For 24 hour psychiatric crisis in all areas contact Mental Health Services Regional Triage on 1300 363 788

Bendigo Health Mental Health Services provide psychiatric services across the Loddon Campaspe & Southern Mallee region.

Bendigo Health Community Mental Health Services -

Rural North adult services ...Echuca - (03) 5480 7419 - Swan Hill - (03) 5036 1900

Rural South adult services ... Castlemaine - (03) 5471 1000 - Kyneton - (03) 5421 2100 - Maryborough - (03) 5461 0412

Short Term Treatment Team - 5454 7201

Youth Community Mental Health Team (YCMHT) (03) 5454 7753 (YCMHT is based in Bendigo with clinicians also in Swan Hill, Echuca, Castlemaine)

Residential Services:

Dual Diagnosis Rehabilitation Unit (DDU) -(03) 5444 6510

Adult PARC  (PARC) (03) 5443 7477

Adult Acute Unit - 5454 7765

Extended Care Unit - 5454 7660

Youth PARC (YPARC) (03) 5454 6270

Community Care Units (CCU) (03) 5444 4910

Vahland Community Care Unit - 5444 6510