Day Programs
South Eastern Private Hospital provides Mental Health Day Programs that patients attend on a weekly basis.
Our programs are run by an experienced team of qualified therapists, led by a Psychiatrist. Our team of health professionals specialise in assessing and treating mental health disorders and the exacerbation of pre-existing disorders.
Our Mental Health Day Programs are suitable for patients leaving an inpatient mental health facility to provide them with ongoing support, as well as patients who require mental health support who are unable to, or not wishing to stay as an inpatient.
South Eastern Private Hospital offers the following Mental Health Day Programs:
- Anxiety - a range of CBT groups and exercise for mental health
- Depression - a range of CBT groups and exercise for mental health
- PTSD – Recovery from trauma
- Older persons – Young at heart group
- Neurostimulation – TMS
How do I get admitted?
Those wishing to access out day programs must have a referral from their GP. Once our team receive the GP referral we book the client in for an assessment with our Psychiatrist, to determine the program most suitable to their needs.
The client will need private health cover, DVA or Workers Compensation to cover the cost of attendance. Quotes are available for clients wishing to self-fund.
Costs and insurance cover
Our Admissions and Assessment team will contact your insurer (health fund, Workers Compensation insurer or other) to confirm exactly what costs will be covered, and what out-of-pocket expenses are to be paid.
If you have an excess or co-payment with your health insurance, you will be required to pay on admission. Self-funded patients will be required to pay 7 days upfront plus Doctor fees on admission. Please contact our Admissions and Assessment team to obtain an estimate.
What do I bring to hospital?
Please bring the following items with you to hospital:
- Letter of referral from your treating doctor or specialist
- All medications you are currently prescribed and any repeat scripts
- Medicare and private health insurance cards
- Private health insurance membership card (if applicable)
- Concession card (if applicable)
- Veterans' Affairs entitlement card (if applicable)
- Workers Compensation or other relevant insurance details (if applicable)
- List of current medications you are taking
- Glasses and physical aids (e.g. walking sticks, hearing aids)
- You can bring your mobile phone, however you will need to switch it to silent during group activities in order to avoid disturbing other patients.
Our Admissions and Assessment coordinator will advise you of any other requirements, prior to admission.
On arrival
Please report to the SEPH Day Programs reception at the commencement of your program and prior to leaving each day you attend.
On your first day, you will be orientated to the program by the Day Program facilitator.
Morning, afternoon tea and lunch are provided.
Patient feedback
We value your feedback at South Eastern Private Hospital. Whether you want to pass on a compliment or provide feedback to help improve our service, we encourage you to:
- Speak with your Nurse
- Ask to speak with the Unit Manager
- Complete our post-discharge Patient Experience Survey (this will be emailed to you)