Inpatient programs
If you’re 18 years and above, living with a mental health condition, or alcohol or other drug addiction and need more intensive support, an inpatient program at The Sydney Clinic may be suitable for you.
What do we treat?
The Sydney Clinic offers an inpatient stay and treatment for people who need support in the following areas:
- Depressive disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Personality disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Schizophrenia and psychosis
- Trauma and PTSD
- Alcohol or other drug dependence
As a registered mental health facility, we can also support people with a dual diagnosis of a mental health condition and alcohol or other drug addiction.
What does an inpatient stay involve?
An inpatient program involves a stay in hospital where you’ll receive round-the-clock care, time away from your usual living situation and the space and support you need to focus on your recovery.
For some, this can seem daunting, however our friendly, expert team will welcome you on arrival and ensure that you feel safe and supported throughout your stay.
The Sydney Clinic offers a range of mental health and addiction inpatient programs with care tailored to your needs. Our evidence-based inpatient programs include one-to-one and group-based therapy delivered by qualified, skilled mental health professionals.
In general, our group therapy is based on a range of therapy modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Group therapy also provides you with the opportunity to spend time with other people that may have had similar experiences and understand what you’ve been going through.
Depending on your needs, your psychiatrist may also recommend other inpatient treatments including Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).
How does The Sydney Clinic inpatient program help people with addiction?
Before commencing our inpatient program for alcohol and other drug addiction, we generally encourage you to undertake medically supervised detoxification at The Sydney Clinic.
Medically supervised detoxification helps you ease off alcohol, drugs and substances in a supported and controlled environment. You’ll be supervised and guided by a psychiatrist and a team of experienced medical experts. You’ll receive clinical, psychological and medication support to reduce the risk of – and help relieve the symptoms of – alcohol, drug and substance withdrawal.
Our evidence-based inpatient program then helps you to gain insight into why you developed an alcohol or drug addiction by focusing on underlying behavioural and psychological factors.You’ll learn about the stages of change, what motivates you to change, and how to take responsibility for your recovery. You’ll develop skills in regulating emotion, tolerating distress, interpersonal communication, preventing relapse and managing urges and cravings.
Benefits of inpatient treatment
Inpatient programs and treatment such as those offered by The Sydney Clinic provide:
- Round-the-clock care from a multidisciplinary team including consultant psychiatrists and addictions specialists, nurses, exercise physiologists, social workers, psychologists and psychotherapists
- Evidence-based and structured programs
- Access to consumer consultants/peer support workers
- A safe and supportive environment to focus on healing
- A stay at The Sydney Clinic also provides the opportunity to spend time with others that may have had a similar experience or be on a similar recovery journey to you.
Accommodation at our Sydney facility
Our beachside location provides an ideal healing ground for your recovery. Located just steps from Bronte beach, The Sydney Clinic offers 24-hour support in our newly refurbished 42 bed inpatient unit.
The Sydney Clinic offers:
- Private, modern rooms with TV and own ensuite
- Healthy, chef-made meals that cater to dietary requirements
- Courtyard and outdoor visitor area
- Free local visitor parking
Getting a referral – eligibility
To be admitted to one of our inpatient programs, you’ll need to see a GP first to get a referral to an admitting psychiatrist at The Sydney Clinic.
GPs can address their referral generally to ‘Dear Doctor’ or directly by name to one of our accredited psychiatrists.
To see our list of psychiatrists, click here.
GP referrals can be faxed to 02 9389 5699 or emailed to TSC.admissions@healthscope.com.au
Being admitted
Once we receive your referral, we’ll book you in for an assessment consultation with one of our team members. Then if you’re assessment is appropriate for an inpatient program, we’ll admit you as soon as possible. We generally offer minimal wait times for admission.
Costs
We understand that costs for admission to a private mental health facility and related charges can
be complex, so please call us with any questions you have – we’re more than happy to help.
Private health insurance
Depending on your level of cover we can estimate hospital charges, outline how much cover your fund offers, and inform you about any out-of-pocket costs you may need to pay. We’ll need to do a private health fund check before you can be admitted or start a program.
We’re recognised by all major private health funds that reimburse treatment costs.
Workcover or DVA
If you’re admitted under Workcover or DVA you’ll need prior approval. Please call us first to discuss.
For more information about The Sydney Clinic’s inpatient programs and treatments including how to access them, the admissions process and costs, please call 02 9389 8888.
FAQS
Yes. We’re a private, regulated mental health facility, accredited under The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS).
Yes. You’ll be under the care of the same accredited psychiatrist during the program. Occasionally due to unforeseen circumstances this may change and we will communicate on this
Yes, we generally have available beds and our psychiatrists have capacity to accept new admissions. If the patient is accepted for admission they are usually admitted within a week.
No. We are only a voluntary hospital and patients need to be at a certain risk level appropriate for The Sydney Clinic. If a patient’s condition deteriorates during their admission with us and are sectioned under the Mental Health Act (involuntary), we will transfer them to the nearest public psychiatric unit.
Yes. We welcome people with a mental health condition and an addiction. The patient’s diagnoses’ will be reviewed and treated by the admitting psychiatrist during their stay and referred accordingly after admission.
We understand that not everyone has private health insurance. There may be other options for funding your program or stay. Please contact our Front Office Manager to discuss this.
Yes, you can bring your phone, device or laptop. Please be aware that for safety reasons there are limitations as to where you can charge your device.
Yes. We’ll check your bags but prior to admission we’ll provide you with a list of what to bring and what to leave at home.
The Sydney Clinic is a no-smoking facility and does not have a designated smoking area. We do, however, offer nicotine replacement products free of charge.
Yes, however leave will need to be approved by your treating psychiatrist. As we run a comprehensive group program leave will not be granted during these times unless under special circumstance.
For those people being admitted for medical detox, please be aware that there is no leave for the first 3 days of your stay.
Yes you can have visitors between 4pm and 8pm. We have a visitors courtyard and dining room that visitors can use outside of meal times.
Yes. We’ll complete hourly visual checks throughout the day and night.
Yes we encourage you to bring your own pens/highlighters.
There are no onsite laundry facilities however we do offer access to a regular laundry collection service. Please see reception for details.