Mental Health Care

Our doctors recognise that 1 in 5 Australians will suffer from a mental illness and more will suffer a life crisis requiring intervention at some stage. Lifeline medical centre are skilled at creating a mental health plan so patients can be referred to an appropriate psychologist.

If you are in mental health crisis, such as having thoughts of self-harm or suicide it is important to get help right now.  Within our opening hours you are welcome to call the practice and ask to speak to our reception staff, who can arrange a doctor to see you immediately. Other options include:

• Calling 000
• Lifeline 13 11 14
• Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
• Barwon Health Mental health services 1300 094 187