Charters Towers Rehabilitation Unit (CTRU)

The Charters Towers Rehabilitation Unit (CTRU) is a residential facility that provides extended care, rehabilitation, and dual-disability treatment for people who have long-term residual and complex mental health needs.

The CTRU mental health team provide an integration program designed to prepare residents for community re-integration and ongoing, long-term 24-hour care.

Services

• Life-skills program, extended care and rehabilitation
• Visiting Psychiatrist and Allied Health services
• Referrals to other Medical Specialists and Medical Services

Referral Procedure

• Internal and other government agency referrals only

Contact Details

Location
35 Gladstone Road
Charters Towers Qld 4820

PO Box 402,
Charters Towers, Qld 4820

Ph: (07) 4787 5200
Fax: +61 7 4787 4620

24/7 Crisis assistance and support
Mental Health Intake and Referral:
Ph: 1300MH CALL (1300 64 2255)

24/7 Alcohol and Drug Information Service:
Ph: 1800 177 833

In a life-threatening emergency:
Telephone triple zero (000) or 112 from mobiles

Related Links

Queensland Health - Mental Health home page
Mental Health Act 2016
Caring for somebody with a mental illness
Find a mental health service