The Hills Clinic

The Hills Clinic Kellyville turns 1!

The 11th May 2012 will mark the first anniversary for The Hills Clinic Kellyville.  It's hard to believe that our new purpose built facility has been operating successfully one whole year.  Thank you to all those people in the Hills community who have supported us and spread the good word. We look forward to continuing our enthusiasm and passion for mental health treatment.  We also look forward to introducing new innovative treatment programs  that benefit our patients.  We have lots of exciting new projects we are currently working on, so keep in touch by regularly visiting our site.  Also, if you wish to send us feedback please do so by calling 1300 122 144, by dropping into one of our clinics at Castle Hill, Hornsby or Kellyville or by emailing mail@thehillsclinic.com.au. 

New bipolar support group

The Bi-polar Support Group is a 7 week psycho-educational open group (based on the principles of insight, understanding, acceptance, networking and hope) to help participants with bipolar disorder manage their illness and stay well. Topics include nurturing strengths, dealing with loss and grief, identifying early warning signs and triggers, wellbeing strategies, fostering support networks and creating a unique 'Stay Well Plan'. The focus of the group is to help people take their first steps on the often long and complex road to recovery by enabling them to learn and apply new skills. This group provides a unique opportunity for people to gain a thorough understanding of their own experience of bi-polar and aim’s to foster a support ethos in sharing and networking with others. For more information please contact Natalie Mortimer at The Hills Clinic on 1300 122 144  

Addiction Recovery

Our ten week addictions program is a group designed for people who are now abstinent and recovering from drug, alcohol or gambling addiction.  The main objective of the group is to increase the individual's sense of control over their addiction and their life.  The addictions program is based on the SMART recovery framework which focuses on:

• Building and Maintaining Motivation
• Coping with Urges
• Problem Solving
• Lifestyle Balance

To find out more about this program CLICK HERE or phone Natalie Mortimer on 1300 122 144.

New Eating Disorder Day Program Starting soon

Many people, at some point in their life develop concerns about their weight and/or body shape. While going on the odd "diet" these days is considered normal, having these concerns interfere with a person's life to the point where they cease living a happy and healthy lifestyle is potentially harmful in the long term, with regard to both mental and physical wellbeing. The Hills Clinic is offering a new day group program specifically designed to help people who experience problems with eating (bingeing/restricting) and who have concerns with body weight and shape.  Healthy participants will learn how to achieve a balanced lifestyle, while learning strategies to manage dysfunctional eating habits. They will also learn how emotions and stress impact on eating habits, and develop techniques and strategies aimed at building a healthy body image and self-esteem. For more information about the program click here Healthy Eating and Body Image    

Day Group Therapy is now available

Here at The Hills Clinic patient recovery is very important to us. We know that recovery starts for many when they come into hospital and continues when they leave. The clinical team at The Hills Clinic have developed specialised Continued Outpatient Recovery Programs to help people continue effective and optimal recovery. We encourage you to look through the Outpatient Recovery Programs available and let us know which one you think would be most helpful to your continued recovery.  The programs currently available treat patients suffering with anxiety, mood disorder, depression or recovering from substance abuse. If you would like to learn more about the day groups please ask to speak with our intake officer Marcus or visit the website.  Contact: 1300 122 144.