Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit (AAMHIU)

The Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit (AAMHIU) is a public facility located at the Townsville University Hospital for people experiencing mental illness who cannot be adequately supported in the community environment. The unit has a low-dependency unit with gender-specific areas and a high-dependency unit.

The facility has a highly specialised team who can assist with all aspects of a consumer’s treatment and recovery including psychiatrists, a social worker, an occupational therapist, mental health nurses, an Indigenous mental health worker and access to a range of other support services.

Friends and relatives are welcome to visit inpatients at the Acute Mental Health Unit between the hours of 8:00am-8:00pm. However, the safety and wellbeing for all consumers and visitors is our priority, so visiting is at the discretion of the shift coordinator.

Services

• Acute assessment
• Observation and treatment
• Recovery-based therapy programs
• Group and diversional therapies

Referral Procedure

Telephone the Acute Care Team - 1300 MH CALL (1300 64 2255).

Contact Details

Location:
Townsville University Hospital
Acute Mental Health Building
100 Angus Smith Drive
Douglas QLD 4814
Ph: +61 7 4433 3000
Fax: +61 4433 3001

24/7 Crisis assistance and support
Mental Health Intake and Referral:
Ph: 1300MH CALL (1300 64 2255)

24/7 Alcohol and Drug Information Service:
Ph: 1800 177 833.

In a life-threatening emergency:
Telephone triple zero (000) or 112 from mobiles

Postal Address:
IMB 49
PO Box 670
Townsville QLD 4810

Related Links

Queensland Health -Mental Health home page
Mental Health Act 2016
Caring for somebody with a mental illness
Find a mental health service