Phone Number

1800 292 292

Email

nsw.raphael@sjog.org.au

Website

www.sjog.org.au/raphaelblacktown

Description

We are an outpatient secondary Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Service offering specialised care and treatment to women, their partners and their families during pregnancy and until the child is 4 years of age, in addition to preconception counseling.Our services are targeted at clients with symptoms in the moderate to severe range of perinatal mental health disorder.

Eligibility:
Women during pregnancy, their partners and families with symptoms in the moderate to severe range of perinatal mental health issues, until the child is four-years of age. Please note that we cannot accept clients with the following conditions or circumstances:

• Acute or enduring psychotic illness
• Active suicide/homicidal intent
• Significant child protection issues
• Current alcohol or other drug abuse
• Recent history of violence or aggression
• Current family custody disputes undergoing legal proceedings

Services Provided

A multidisciplinary team of skilled perinatal and infant mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, provides assessment, medication, and a range of psychotherapies, including individual, couple, group, and parent-infant therapy. St John of God Raphael Services provide specialist services to mums, dads and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression and other mental health issues during pregnancy and following childbirth (the perinatal period). Our family-focused interventions include identifying and managing psychological risk factors and diagnosable psychiatric illness, such as depressive and anxiety disorders, as well as therapeutic interventions in parent-infant relationships. The short and long-term adverse effects of these problems on the well-being of the mother, father, infant and family have been well documented.

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri 8.00am - 4.30pm

Parking

Limited parking available

Appointment

Yes

Referral

Simply find the Raphael Services closest to you and phone 1800 292 292 to make a booking for an initial assessment. You will need to make an appointment to see your GP before you visit us, to get a referral (all locations)

Catering To

Mums, dads and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression and other mental health issues during pregnancy and following childbirth (the perinatal period).

Languages

English

LGAs Servicing

• Blacktown
• Cumberland
• Hills
• Parramatta

Categories

• Mental Health Services