Nepean Blue Mountains PHN Telepsychiatry Service
This service is supported by Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN).
Wentworth Healthcare is the provider of NBMPHN.
Experienced panel of Psychiatrists
High quality care from our experienced team with a range of sub-specialities
Delivered via telehealth
From GP Clinics, psychosocial service offices or patients’ homes across the region
Collaborative capacity building
Support for GPs to treat and manage more severe mental illness
Who Can We Help?
Treatment for clients 18+
Comprehensive treatment plans for recovery, however reporting and assessments not available. To access appointments for ADHD or suspected ADHD a current Health Care Card is required.
Significant and complex mental illness
Broad spectrum of mental illness
Barriers to accessing a psychiatrist
Clients living in the region with barriers to accessing psychiatry are eligible for the service
We’re Here To Help You
How It All Works
Overall introduction on the process steps outlined below.
Referral
Your GP or nurse practitioner can refer you to Dokotela treatment via fax or email.
Appointment
Dokotela will contact you to arrange an appointment with one of our experienced Psychiatrists.
Feel Better
Your psychiatrist and GP will work with you to develop and implement a treatment plan for improved mental health and wellbeing.
