Hospital opens mental health beds

Brisbane Waters Private Hospital has officially opened 14 additional beds for mental health patients in the refurbished Central Coast Clinic on Wednesday, June 20.

More than 50 staff, community members and dignitaries, including former Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews, who officiated at the original opening in November 2008, attended a cocktail party to celebrate the opening,.

The original ward operated with 16 beds but due to exceptional demand was increased to 30.

"The Central Coast Clinic is the only private mental health facility in the regional area between Sydney and Newcastle," said general manager Ms Annette Czerkesow.

"The Central Coast Clinic offers a fast and streamlined admission process that facilitates the rapid admission of a patient.

"This single point of entry ensures that a potential patient is welcomed into a supportive environment that provides privacy and personalised care," she said.

Inpatient care is available to privately insured patients aged 18 and over for a range of mental illnesses.

The clinic also specialises in treating patients over 60.

The clinic offers a full range of Outpatient Programs for managing anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, as well as drugs and alcohol addiction, and relapse prevention.

"It is really important that locals can have the best services possible without having to leave the Central Coast," said Ms Andrews.

For information regarding admission to The Central Coast Clinic and outpatient programs, please contact Simon Connor on 4343 0214.

Media Release, 21 Jun 2012

Yvette Wright, Brisbane Waters Private Hospital