Neurodevelopmental stream
For people up to 25 years of age
We assess children and youth aged from birth to 25 years who have complex psychiatric and medical presentations.
What we do
The Neurodevelopmental stream is a 0-25 year service incorporating neuropsychiatry, developmental assessment and management service, and Mental Health Intellectual Disability – Youth (MHIDI-Y) Initiative. This team specialises in the overlap between psychiatry, neurology, medicine and disability. The team provides multidisciplinary assessment and case management for children and young people with delays and impairments in several areas of development with additional emotional, social and behavioural problems.
The neurodevelopmental team seeks to support families of children and young people and to prevent secondary psychiatric impairment by means of early detection and management of dual disabilities.
MHIDI-Y which sits within the Neurodevelopmental Stream will address a critical service gap by providing a specialist, community-based mental health assessment and treatment service for people with an intellectual disability and severe mental illness.
How to access this clinic
Referral from your GP
Your doctor can call us to organise for you to access this service.
What to bring
Every time you come
- Medicare card
- Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
- Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
For a clinic appointment
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- TAC or WorkCover claim number (if relevant)
Clinic times
| Day | Campus | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Child and Youth Mental Health Service | 9.00am - 5.00pm |
Clinic consultants
- Dr Jennifer Harrison: Psychiatry
Resources
All patient resources-
Child and Youth Directory
Child and youth services covering the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston, Port Phillip and Stonnington
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headspace
Assisting young people and families to find the right help for problems affecting wellbeing
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Beyond Blue
A guide to mental health problems and support available
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Mental Health Australia
The peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector.
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Mental Health First Aid
First aid information and courses for mental health problems
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Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia Inc
Information and support about psychosis or other mental illness for yourself or someone you care about
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Sane Australia
An organisation helping all Australians affected by mental illness
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Children and Parents with Mental Illness
Resources and information to children, parents, family and friends and health professionals on how to respond to the needs of parents with mental illness
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Tandem
Advocates for families and carers of people in Victoria experiencing mental ill health
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Reach Out
A website for getting young people through tough times