Adolescent Inpatient Unit

Most young people receiving services at Eastern Health can be successfully treated while they continue to live at home. Sometimes this is not possible and it is very helpful to spend a short time in hospital. If an hospital stay is required, adolescent’s aged 12 -17 years will be admitted to our Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Unit (also known as AIPU).  Young people aged 18 years and older will be admitted to one of our Adult Inpatient Units 

The main reasons why a young person might need to go to hospital is to provide a safe place where intensive assessment, treatment and diagnostic clarification can be provided. 

Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team including Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists, Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologist and Occupational Therapist.