Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (AMHRU)
The Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit is a 20-bed specialist mental health rehabilitation unit located at the University of Canberra Hospital (UCH).
The Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit is a 20-bed specialist mental health rehabilitation unit located at the University of Canberra Hospital (UCH). Here, we provide care and support for people with a primary diagnosis of mental illness, who would benefit from an intensive rehabilitation program.
Generally, people 18 and over receive care in our units. However, people between the ages of 12 and 18 may be admitted to the unit on a case-by-case basis if it is assessed as the most appropriate place for treatment and the treating consultant psychiatrist approves.
Service details
Age
16–25 years old
Gender focus
All genders welcome
Cost
Bulk billing available, Free
Wait times
Medium wait (2-8 weeks)|Short wait (under 2 weeks)
How to access the service
- Phone to book appointment
- Referral required from another service
How support is delivered
- Individual one-on-one support
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