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This page gives a broad overview of mental health services in Queensland and our mission. It provides information about public inpatient and community based mental health services.
You can also find information about our key programs, policies and initiatives.
In Queensland public mental health services are provided through Queensland Health’s Health Service Districts.
Strategic policy and program direction is provided by the Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Directorate who are responsible for developing, managing and coordinating Queensland Health policy in relation to mental health, alcohol and other drugs.
The history of mental health services in Queensland over the last 150 years is one of both change and challenges. While the physical and social conditions for people with mental illness have greatly improves, stigma and discrimination continue to contribute to their isolation and social disadvantage.
Explore some of the history of mental health services in Queensland over the past 150 years by downloading the The road to recovery - a history of mental health services in Queensland 1859-2009 (PDF 314KB).
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