Our Mental Health Service for People with Intellectual Disability provides assessment and treatment to people with a known or suspected intellectual disability and a known or suspected mental illness/disorder, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
About this service
Our team provides consultation liaison and mental health expertise. We deliver services, education and training to:
- GPs and specialist medical teams
- treating therapists/ practitioners
- families and carers
- support persons
- schools
- NDIS
- other mental health teams
- other relevant agencies.
Who we care for
We care for people with intellectual disability and who have a known or suspected mental illness/disorder, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
How to access this service
You need a referral to access our service: We accept referrals from:
- GPs and specialist medical teams
- treating therapists/ practitioners
- families and carers
- support persons
- schools
- NDIS support workers
- other mental health teams
What to expect
The team provides consultation liaison, assessment, mental health expertise, education and training as well as psychiatric consultations.
When a referral is received, the team will contact you with details relating to further follow up appointments and care.
It is important to note that we are unable to accept referrals solely for the purpose of diagnosing autism spectrum disorder OR intellectual disability.
What to bring to your appointment
- We will let you know what to bring when we make your appointment.
Where we’re located
Gungahlin Community Health Centre
We have directions and transport information for this service.
Information for referrers
Please contact our team for a referral form.
We are available Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 4.51pm (excluding public holidays).
You can contact us by:
- Phone: (02) 5124 1144
- Fax: (02) 5124 1163
- Email: MentalHealthIDTeam@act.gov.au.
