Locations & services
Barwon Health Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services offers a range of acute, subacute, specialist, residential, community inpatient and support services.
Please note, that referral pathways and linkages to Barwon Health services are included on our page for GPs and clinicians.
The following list details the range of public mental health services that Barwon Health provides. It gives an indication of the range of services offered, which may suit your circumstances or the person you are supporting. By phoning the triage phone number 1300 094 187, our team can work with you to determine which service may be appropriate or suitable.
Acute services – for people experiencing significant mental health challenges
Acute Bed-Based Mental Health Services
- Swanston Centre Acute Mental Health
- McKellar Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre
- Hospital in the Home
Other Acute Services
By phoning the triage phone number 1300 094 187, our team can work with you to determine which service may be appropriate or suitable.
Continuing Services – for people with ongoing complex mental health concerns
Children & Youth Services
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAHMS): Up to 15 years
- Youth Mental Health (Jigsaw) Service – Geelong, Colac, Corio: 16 to 25 years
- headspace Colac: 12 to 25 years
Adult Services
- Community Mental Health Service (Belmont, Colac, Corio, Newcomb, Surf Coast)
- Community Rehabilitation Facility
- Aged Community Mental Health Services: 65+ years
By phoning the triage phone number 1300 094 187, our team can work with you to determine which service may be appropriate or suitable.
Geelong-Queenscliffe Mental Health and Wellbeing Local – free services to support mental health and wellbeing
The Geelong-Queenscliffe Mental Health & Wellbeing Local is a new service helping you get mental health and wellbeing support when you need it, where you need it. It provides services that are:
- Free (no medicare card or mental health plan needed)
- No referral needed
- For 26 years or older
- For anyone with mental health and/or substance use concerns
Simply call 1800 573 151 to talk about your individual needs.
If you are a family member, carer, friend or supporter of someone with mental health concerns, you can also access support to help you in your caring role, or for your own mental health needs.
Our Local service consists of a consortium between:
Visit here for further information about Victoria’s Mental Health & Wellbeing Local Services.
Supporting Services – drug and alcohol, eating disorder support and therapy services
Specialised services that support consumers across all our mental health services.
- Drug and Alcohol Services (including Harm Reduction Services)
- Eating Disorder Service
- Therapy Services
By phoning the triage phone number 1300 094 187, our team can work with you to determine which service may be appropriate or suitable.
Last Modified: Thursday, 11 January 2024