About us
Mental Health Services is part of Statewide & Mental Health Services within the Department of Health & Human Services.
Statewide & Mental Health Services consists of the following services:
- Mental Health Services
- Alcohol and Drug Service
- Forensic Mental Health Service
- Correctional Primary Health Service
- Health & Wellbeing Services
Operating in accordance with the Mental Health Services Strategic Plan (2006-2011), Mental Health Services partners with consumers, carers and community sector organisations to deliver a program of care that is focused on consumers and their recovery.
We have adopted an assertive case management model whereby a team of professionals from a range of disciplines work together to deliver a treatment plan that is tailored to meet the individual needs of each client. Services are delivered regionally throughout Tasmania within four service streams:
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
- Adult Community Mental Health Services
- Older Persons Mental Health Services
- Inpatient and Extended Treatment Mental Health Services
Regional delivery of services is managed by:
The key office holders in Mental Health Services are:
- Dr John Crawshaw, Chief Executive Officer
- Prof Mark Oakley Browne, Statewide Clinical Director