Who we are 

The Mental Health Hospital in the Home (MH HITH) service offers an innovative alternative to inpatient care, delivering specialist mental health treatment in the comfort and familiarity of a person’s own home.

Our multidisciplinary team, comprising experienced clinicians and peer workers with lived experience, delivers intensive, recovery-focused support for adults aged 18 years and older experiencing acute mental illness. This diverse team – including registered nurses, psychiatrists, medical registrars, occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers, peer and carer support workers, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers – provides expert clinical support, evidence-based therapies, functional and psychosocial assistance, and culturally safe, person-centred interventions to promote independence and wellbeing.

What we do 

The MH-HITH team delivers hospital-level mental health care in the home through a collaborative, recovery-oriented approach. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing evidence-based treatment and clinical support at home, ensuring safety and continuity of care
• Developing individualised care plans tailored to each person’s needs and recovery goals
• Engaging families and carers as active partners to strengthen support networks
• Coordinating follow-up and transition planning post-discharge, ensuring seamless integration with community and outpatient services

Who can access this service

 MH-HITH is available to adults aged 18 years and older who are experiencing acute mental illness and can be safely managed within their home environment. Suitability is determined through a comprehensive clinical assessment, ensuring safety, support availability and treatment needs can be met outside an inpatient setting.

How to access this service  

Admissions are coordinated through Gold Coast Health pathways, including:

• Acute Inpatient Mental Health Units
• Mental Health Community Teams
• Mental Health Consultation Liaison Team

If you or someone you care for is experiencing a decline in mental health or requires urgent support, please contact 1300 MH CALL (1300 64 22 55) – available 24/7 for immediate assistance and guidance.

Our location  

The MH-HITH team is based at Gold Coast University Hospital and provides services across the Gold Coast region.