Lifeline Australia

Merrylands Mental and Community Health Service

Physical, mental health services and drug and alcohol counselling for the Western Sydney area

Telephone	Business Hours 0296823133 After Hours 0296829899 Emergency cases call the Admissions office at Cumberland Hospital Fax 0298973313	Services Provided	* Area crisis with extended hours mental health service * Community mental health services * Specialised drug and alcohol counselling * Mental health assessment, counselling and treatment * Assistance and support to live independently in the community * Medical assessment, referral and treatment * Counselling including for family conflict, relationships, grief, loss, bereavement, change, stress, abuse, sexuality, separation and conflict resolution, gambling * Counselling including for family relationships and family mediation * Alcohol and other drugs counselling * Mental health counselling, assessment and treatment * Family planning * Pregnancy counselling * Sexual health
Street Address	Merrylands Community Health Centre, 14 Memorial Avenue Merrylands NSW 2160
Email
Web address	http://www.wsahs.nsw.gov.au
Hours of Service	Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm
Client Eligibility	People with drug and mental health issues	Coverage	Guildford, Merrylands, Parramatta, Pendle Hill, Sydney
Age Range	15-24 25-44 45-59 60-74 75+
Gender	All
Disability Access	yes
Access / Transport	train station 5 minutes walk

Alcohol and other drugs may reduce anxiety temporarily but they worsen the problem in the long term.