In the event of pregnancy loss or the death of a infant, there can be unmet expectations, feelings of depression, sadness, anger, guilt and anxiety and difficulty returning to normal activities. The Psychology Department can assist individuals and couples who are undergoing this experience.

Services are based on individual needs. There are out-patient services to provide support and counseling during pregnancy and in the post-natal period. In-patient services are also available in the days surrounding delivery for any concerns that may arise.

Rehabilitation Services

In-patient psychological services are provided to patients of the Angliss Rehabilitation Centre (wards 1 West and 1 North).

The Rehabilitation Centre caters for patients:

• recovering from neurological and orthopaedic events
• of the Geriatric Evaluation and Management Unit

Patients can experience difficulty adjusting to the physical and emotional changes in their lifestyle that occur during rehabilitation and following discharge. They may experience:

• grief
• depression
• anxiety
• altered physical abilities
• changes to their previous roles

The Psychology Department works with a multi-disciplinary team to provide in-patient services to assist and support the rehabilitation process.

Out-patient follow-up may be provided based on individual assessed need (out-patient fees apply).

Cost of Out-Patient Services

The first session is free.

The cost of subsequent sessions ranges from $15.00 to $25.00 based on income. (no charge for in-patient services)

Referrals

We accept referrals from:

• Medical practitioners
• Hospital staff
• The individual
• Maternal and Child Health Nurses
• Community Agencies

Hours

The Psychology Department is open Monday to Friday: - 9.00am to 5.00pm

Contact Us

For further information on any of the services or to make an appointment please contact:

Angliss Psychology Department
Chandler House Building
Angliss Hospital
16-18 Albert Street
UPPER FERNTREE GULLY

Phone: 9764 6321

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Protecting Your Privacy

Our staff are committed to respecting your confidentiality and preserving your privacy. We will keep your personal information secure and protected from unauthorised access or improper use, and we will only disclose information about you or mandated by law.

All our services comply with the relevant information and privacy legislation.

If you would like a copy of our Privacy Policy please ask a member of staff or see the Eastern Health Privacy Booklet.