About us

The Secure Extended Care Unit (SECU) is a 25-bed facility providing secure inpatient treatment, rehabilitation and care in a contained environment.

Our clients are typically difficult to engage in treatment with behaviours that, in the absence of a stable, structured environment, can put themselves and the community at risk.

Our services

We provide the following services:

• Secure facilities with staff trained on how to maintain a safe environment
• Comprehensive individualised treatment and care
• Regular reviews to assess and monitor your progres
• Support to identify your goals
• Care for patients who are admitted to hospital involuntarily under the Mental Health Act

Related services

• Acute Psychiatric Unit

  We care for and treat people with a psychiatric disorder who need specialist support and treatment, with a strong focus on recovery.

• Crisis assessment & treatment

  We support people in the community experiencing a mental health crisis.

Referrals

For clients

You can refer yourself or someone that you're concerned about to our mental health services.

Call our mental health triage service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for information, assessment and referral.

Phone: 1300 859 789 

For health professionals

Find out how to refer your patient to mental health.

Contact us

Secure Extended Care Unit

Phone: 1300 859 789 

Location

Secure Extended Care Unit
Austin Hospital
145 Studley Road
Heidelberg VIC

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Postal address

Secure Extended Care Unit
Austin Hospital
PO Box 5555
Heidelberg VIC 3084
Australia