In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000)
If you have serious concerns about a woman’s mental health in the perinatal period, call Mental Health Telephone Triage on 1300 792 977, 24 hours, 7 days per week.
Working together to support women in the perinatal period.
Peninsula Health is part of the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative which aims to ensure that local service providers work together to provide optimal support for women in the perinatal period.
Mental Health screening is done routinely in the Peninsula Health Antenatal clinics and local Maternal Child Health Services.
Peninsula Health does have a small specialised Perinatal Mental Health Service. At this stage, direct referrals to this service are not accepted from the community.
GP and Community Resources
Contains local and statewide clinical and service information including Perinatal Medication Advice, Assessment & Management Advice, public and private Specialist Services & Sleep/Settling Clinics, Maternal & Child Health Services, self-referral and patient information for women.