Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network mental health services

For an overview of mental health services provided in regional South Australia, please visit the Regional Mental Health Services page.

Need support?

If you feel that you may be in need of mental health support and have never accessed a mental health service before, have a chat with your GP.

Urgent mental health assistance

If you require urgent mental health assistance, please call the mental health triage service (the Rural and Remote Distance Consultation and Emergency Triage and Liaison Service) 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 13 14 65.

Areas we cover

The Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network provides care for around 45,000 people living north from the Spencer Gulf to the Northern Territory, including the communities of:

  • Hawker
  • Leigh Creek
  • Port Augusta
  • Roxby Downs
  • Quorn
  • Whyalla.

Mental health services available

Below is a list of mental health services within the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network:

Flinders Far North Mental Health Services

Address: Flinders Terrace Health Centre, 36 Flinders Terrace, Port Augusta SA 5700
Phone: (08) 8668 7800
Fax: (08) 8668 7869

Whyalla Integrated Mental Health Inpatient Unit and Community Services

Address: 20 Wood Terrace, Whyalla SA 5600
Postal Address: PO Box 267, Whyalla SA 5600

Community Mental Health Services

Phone: (08) 8644 5130
Fax: (08) 8644 5140

Inpatient Unit

Phone: (08) 8648 8566
Fax: (08) 8648 8370

Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Service

The Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Service is located in Whyalla but is available to all residents living in regional South Australia. For more information, please visit the Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Service page.

For queries regarding job vacancies, please contact (08) 8644 5130.