Mirrabook Mental Health Unit

What the service is

Mirrabook is a 20 bed acute Mental Health facility based at Shellharbour Hospital. The unit provides care to people of all ages that present with Mental Health concerns. Mirrabook provides care to consumers under the Mental Health Act 2007, as both voluntary and involuntary admissions.

What we do

The aim for Mirrabook is to support the individual, their families and carers in their recovery and to support their transition back into the community. Mirrabook staff include nurses, medical and allied health professionals, as well as peer support workers; and the team work in partnership with the consumer in the planning, treatment and delivery of care. Mirrabook engages with community mental health services, and other community agencies to ensure consumer needs are supported.

Consumers are provided with a range of daily supports and activities, including group activities, educational support, and exercise and wellbeing groups.

How to access this service

Referrals to the Mental Health Service are by calling:

Mental Health Line is a 24-hour telephone access service.

If it is an emergency call: 000