Referral Process
Does your patient require specialist mental health services and treatment? We can help. iMH is a trusted name in mental health care and provides a range of mental health services.
Arranging a referral to Deakin Private Hospital.
To have your patient admitted to our hospital for an overnight stay, day program or attend our private practice please follow our simple process below.
Step 1 Assess your patient
Does your patient need a specialist mental health admission and is not in acute crisis or actively suicidal? Note: If your patient is in acute crisis or actively suicidal, please contact your local Emergency Department
Step 2 Funding options
Does your patient have Private Health Insurance, DVA Status, WorkCover or the ability to self-fund their admission?
Note: Effective 1 April 2018, Australian Government changes to private health insurance coverage for mental health services will take effect.
Step 3 Contact Us
If you answered yes to both steps 1 and 2, please call 1800 961 391 to discuss admission suitability with our Admissions and Assessment Team.
Referrals can be submitted via:
- Fax 02 5114 8399
- Email dkn.admissions@imh.com.au
- Online referral form: See below
Step 4 Eligibility Check
We will confirm the outcome of your patient’s eligibility check and any applicable out-of-pocket expenses
Step 5 Confirmation
On the same day, we will confirm your patient’s admission date and coordinate the allocation of a psychiatrist.