in patient Units

[Lee24]

Hi
I have been diagnosed with GAD, Social anxiety and depression. I also have a chronic illness. I am currently at a very low point. I am looking at inpatient units for myself and I have no idea where to start looking. I have google searched but have not found a great deal of detail. I am in semi rural Victoria so there is very limited public options and from what I have been told the system is very regional based and the public system only takes patients that are in the area. I am unsure as how much the costs are for private places and if these a good options. I was after any advice as to which private or public in patient units are around and helpful for someone in my position. Thanks in advance.

Leanne

[PamelaR]

Hi Leanne and welcome to our community

Sorry to hear you are feeling very low at the moment and that it's take so long to get a response to you. Please be assured it's not your post, it's what happens to posts sometimes. They get unintentionally missed.

As a place to start, have you spoken to your GP? I've just had a quick look at the government health site in Victoria. It suggests that this is a good starting point. There are various private and public services available and that your doctor can help one make a decision. The Victorian Health site for information about hospitals, clinics and residential options for mental health conditions is -

www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/ServicesAndSupport/hospitals-clinics-and-residential-options-for-mental-illness

If there is anyone on the forums who has had experience with inpatients in Victoria, I'm sure they'll respond to you.

Kind regards

PamelaR