New Mental Health Ambulance service launched

The State Government has invested $7.9 million towards the first-of-its kind ambulance co-response service for WA.

The service will be operated through a partnership between the Mental Health Commission, Department of Health, St John WA and the East Metropolitan Health Service, and will offer:

• Virtual triage, assessment and urgent care to Triple Zero (000) callers in the metropolitan area aged 16 years and above, where mental health is the primary cause for concern.
• A mobile response team comprising mental health practitioners and paramedics to provide care for people experiencing a mental health emergency.

The fit-for-purpose vehicle will help provide treatment to reduce emergency department admissions.