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Introduction
A Western Australian community that experiences minimal alcohol and other drug-related harms and optimal mental health. The Mental Health Commission is working to establish mental health, alcohol and other drug systems that meet the needs of Western Australia’s population and deliver quality outcomes for individuals and their families. Our mission is to be a respected leader in commissioning, providing and partnering in the delivery of:
prevention, promotion and early intervention programs
treatment, services and supports
research, policy and system improvements.
The Commission was established on 8 March 2010 to lead mental health reform throughout the State and work towards a modern effective mental health system that places the individual and their recovery at the centre of its focus. The Commission was created initially by transferring existing resources of the Mental Health Division of the Department of Health.
On 1 July 2015, the Mental Health Commission and the Drug and Alcohol Office amalgamated, establishing an integrated approach to mental health and alcohol and other drugs service delivery for Western Australia. The merger recognises that commonly, drug and alcohol and mental health problems co-exist. Studies estimate that at least 30% to 50% of people with mental health or alcohol or other drug problems have co-occurring problems.
We do not provide direct mental health services, but purchase services for the State from a range of providers including public Health Service Providers, a wide range of non-government organisations and private service providers. Since the amalgamation we are also responsible for the network of drug and alcohol treatment services and programs formerly provided or purchased by the Drug and Alcohol Office. The governance of mental health services provided by public Health Service Providers is outlined here.
We are guided by the Western Australian Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug Services Plan 2015-2025, which sets out the optimal mix and level of mental health, alcohol and other drug services required for the people of Western Australia.
prevention, promotion and early intervention programs
treatment, services and supports
research, policy and system improvements.
The Commission was established on 8 March 2010 to lead mental health reform throughout the State and work towards a modern effective mental health system that places the individual and their recovery at the centre of its focus. The Commission was created initially by transferring existing resources of the Mental Health Division of the Department of Health.
On 1 July 2015, the Mental Health Commission and the Drug and Alcohol Office amalgamated, establishing an integrated approach to mental health and alcohol and other drugs service delivery for Western Australia. The merger recognises that commonly, drug and alcohol and mental health problems co-exist. Studies estimate that at least 30% to 50% of people with mental health or alcohol or other drug problems have co-occurring problems.
We do not provide direct mental health services, but purchase services for the State from a range of providers including public Health Service Providers, a wide range of non-government organisations and private service providers. Since the amalgamation we are also responsible for the network of drug and alcohol treatment services and programs formerly provided or purchased by the Drug and Alcohol Office. The governance of mental health services provided by public Health Service Providers is outlined here.
We are guided by the Western Australian Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug Services Plan 2015-2025, which sets out the optimal mix and level of mental health, alcohol and other drug services required for the people of Western Australia.
Contact Info
Address:
1/1 Nash St, Perth WA 6000
Perth
Western Australia 6000
Australia
Perth
Western Australia 6000
Australia
Tel:
(08) 6553 0600
Website:
https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/
Offering
- Community Support and Treatment Services Residential Mental Health Services Residential Services For Alcohol and Other Drugs Diversion Support Program
Hours of operation
| From | To | From | To | From | To | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 8:30 AM | 4:30 PM | ||||
| Tuesday | Open | 8:30 AM | 4:30 PM | ||||
| Wednesday | Open | 8:30 AM | 4:30 PM | ||||
| Thursday | Open | 8:30 AM | 4:30 PM | ||||
| Friday | Open | 8:30 AM | 4:30 PM | ||||
| Saturday | Open | ||||||
| Sunday | Open | ||||||
