Urgent Mental Health Care Centre (UMHCC)

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About this service
The Urgent Mental Health Care Centre (UMHCC) provides high-engagement support in a calm, “lounge room like” space to help with your urgent mental health needs.

A safe place. To be yourself
This location is a Head to Health program. Caring, friendly and helpful mental health and wellbeing support in a calm, safe, and welcoming environment.
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About UMHCC
What to expect
A welcoming place for people experiencing a mental health crisis
We work with you to understand what will help right now, and then if needed, connect you with the right support for later.
Using a combination of peer-led recovery and clinical support, we provide evidence-based, caring, safe and inclusive urgent mental health support.
Who is this for?
- aged over 16
- live in Adelaide
- experiencing a mental hea lth crisis
- willing to attend the UMHCC*
* This includes Sections 56/57 but who choose the UMHCC for assessment and are likely to stay.
Exclusion Criteria
- People under an Involuntary Treatment Order
- People administered intramuscular medication in the management of acute symptoms prior to arrival at the UMHCC
- People aged 16–17 years under a section 56/57
The UMHCC is free for everyone.
Short term
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How to access this service
Visit us
If you think you may need support in the future or know someone who does, you can drop in and learn more about how we can help.
Call us
You can call our service. Your call with our staff will be confidential.