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Inpatient Care

Uspace

Our inpatient facility has 20 single rooms and a multidisciplinary team who provide a comprehensive program to engage patients in their mental health care. 


If you’re coming to stay with us at Uspace for your treatment, you are what we refer to as an inpatient. 


Our inpatient services involve:


  • A comprehensive assessment with our multi-disciplinary team. 
  • Patient-centred treatment planning including individual and group interventions.
  • Transition back to regular care or ongoing monitoring through our day programs or outpatient program. 
  • Psychoeducation and support for families of those under our care. 

You can be admitted to our inpatient facility from the age of 16. At any one time there are up to 20 young people in the unit and the average length of stay can be up to three weeks.


Where to go for admission

On the day and time of your admission, please head directly to Uspace reception located on level 7 of the O'Brien Centre.  You will be welcomed by our friendly reception team who will help you complete any remaining paperwork you may have. You will then meet with one our mental health nurses who will show you around our facility. 



USpace inpatient room

USpace inpatient room

What to expect during your stay

We understand that coming to hospital can be an unsettling experience. Our team are committed to your comfort and safety from the moment you arrive at Uspace. 

You will have your own room with an en-suite, king single bed, a day bed and space for personal belongings. The environment is designed to ensure your comfort, security and privacy.

What to bring

Clothing and toiletries 

We encourage patients to bring appropriate, comfortable clothing as well as night attire. Please also bring relevant toiletries. Towels and bedding are provided. 


Mobile phones and personal devices

You are welcome to bring your mobile phone and personal devices however, we have specific rules regarding their use. Our team will provide further information. 


Valuables

While your room will have a secure space for your personal belongings, we encourage patients to not bring valuable clothing, jewellery or electrical appliances as well as large sums of money. USpace is unable to accept liability for loss or damage to personal items.


Prescribed medication

As part of our welcoming process, a member of our team will sit down with you to check your belongings. We do this to keep everyone safe, and appreciate your understanding and cooperation

Visitor information

Family and friends are welcome to visit you during your stay at USpace, any day of the week during the following times:


  • 12 - 1pm, for one hour
  • 4.30 - 8.00pm, for one hour

Please be aware of the COVID-19 safety protocols we have in place. 


USpace is located in the O'Brien Building on the St Vincent's Health Campus, right next door to St Vincent's Public Hospital. Inpatient services are located on Level 7 and is accessible via the entrance on the corner of Victoria Street and Burton Street.

Referral process

  • Step 1

    Obtain written referral

    An admission to USpace is voluntary
    and requires a written referral from
    your GP or psychiatrist.

  • Step 2

    Submit referral

    Submit your written referral
    via email to Uspace@svha.org.au.

  • Step 3

    We will contact you for an assessment

    This will be conducted over the
    phone and is to assess your
    suitability for an admission.

  • Step 4

    Your admission

    Our USpace team will contact
    you with further information.

Important information for patients

We encourage you to read through the information below so we can work with you to ensure you are informed and comfortable in our care.


Contact us

For inpatient admission enquires, please contact us via:


Email: Uspace@svha.org.au 


Phone: 02 8382 9770


Fax: 02 8382 9771

Meet our team

Dr Gary Galambos is the Medical Director and a Consultant Psychiatrist for USpace. An experienced psychiatrist with a diverse skill set, Dr Galambos is a passionate educator, clinician and advocate for improved mental health care. You can learn more about Dr Galambos here.

Dr Richard Baker is the Deputy Director and a Consultant Psychiatrist at USpace. He provides psychiatric care for children, adolescents, young adults and their families, and has experience managing anxiety disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, eating disorders, addiction, personality disorders, and psychotic disorders. You can learn more about Dr Baker here.

A/Prof Brooke Short is a Consultant Psychiatrist at USpace and a Staff Specialist Psychiatrist at St Vincent's Hospital.

She is also the Clinical Lead of the Psychosis Early Intervention and Prevention of Disability (PEIPOD) program, an early intervention service for young people in the St Vincent’s Hospital catchment area with emerging mental health conditions. Read more here.
Dr Hannon is a consultant psychiatrist within specialist qualifications General Adult and Forensic Psychiatry. He  is a medical doctor, and completed his medical training at the University of Queensland. He is Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. In addition to private psychiatric practice, Dr Hannon holds a Staff Specialist position at NSW Health.

Dr Hannon provides assessment and treatment services for Anxiety disorders, Mood disorders, Drug and Alcohol issues, Psychotic disorders and personality issues. 





 
Dr Rakusin is a consultant psychiatrist with a subspecialty interest in Youth Mental Health, she treats those aged 15-30 years, with a clinical focus on personality disorders, psychotic disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, adult-ADHD and youth mental health. She has a particular interest in dynamic psychotherapy.
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Dr Nav Gill is a Consultant Psychiatrist at USpace, treating those aged 17-30 years. His clinical focus includes addiction/substance use disorders, adult-ADHD as well as mood, anxiety and psychotic spectrum disorders. You can learn more about Dr Gill here.
A/Prof Brooke Short is a Consultant Psychiatrist at USpace with a clinical focus on mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, OCD, autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. You can learn more about A/Prof Short here. 

Dr Edema is a consultant psychiatrist at Uspace treating young people aged 16-24 years, with a clinical focus on youth mental health, ADHD, psychotic disorders, personality disorders and mood and anxiety disorders. Dr Edema is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP).

Dr Edema strives to foster a collaborative therapeutic relationship with his patients. He believes in involving the patient's clinical and personal supports whenever appropriate. The treatments and interventions he provides are tailored to each individual and are informed by a comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment and formulation.  Read his profile

Carolina has extensive experience providing psychological assessment and treatment services in the areas of clinical and forensic psychology. She has worked across multiple settings, including academic medicine, hospitals, community mental health, residential, outpatient community forensic services, corrections (county jails and women’s correctional facility in Colorado), and forensic private practice. In the forensic domain, she has experience in evaluations in criminal, family and domestic, and civil courts. She has also provided offence-specific individual and group therapy. 

 

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