Free State Psychiatric Complex

Description

The Free State Psychiatric Complex, previously known as Oranje Hospital, is an 877 bed government-funded psychiatric hospital in Bloemfontein, Free State. The hospital serves the Free State province and part of the Northern Cape.

GETTING THERE

The hospital is located in 35 Nico Van Der Merwe Avenue, Oranjesig, Bloemfontein in the Free State. Nico van der Merwe Avenue is off the R706 that runs in a South-Western direction from the N8 highway at the centre of Bloemfontein. Oranjesig is surrounded by Wilgehof, Generaal De Wet and Batho Suburbs in Bloemfontein.

PAYMENT

The Service is free for the following people: - Pensioners please bring proof of receiving pension i.e pension card or proof from the bank - Pregnant women and children under the age of 6 years - Disabled - please bring proof of disability/ doctors’ certificate Other patients are charged an admission or consultation fee.

SPECIALIST SERVICES

• Forensic Unit
• Acute Psychiatry Services
• Observation Unit
• Psycho – Geriatric Unit
• Long term Unit
• Care and Rehabilitation Centre