Point Chevalier Clinical Centre Regional Huntington Disease Service c/o Rehab Plus 54 Carrington Road Point Chevalier Auckland 1025
Description
The Regional Huntington’s Disease (HD) Service provides specialist assessment, management, and clinical support for people with Huntington’s disease across the Auckland and Northland regions.
Our team works in partnership with a wide network of services and NGO’s, including:
Auckland Genetics Service
Neurology and Movement Disorders teams at Auckland Hospital
Liaison Psychiatry
HD Youth Organisation and other HD Associations
Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora) services across Auckland, Waitemata and County Manukau
NGOs, primary healthcare providers, Kaikaranga (formerly Taikura Trust), and other mental health services.
We support individuals and families throughout the course of the condition, from Presymptomatic testing through to advanced stage care.
Clinical and Genetic Support
We offer:
Comprehensive assessments for Presymptomatic and Predictive HD testing
Close collaboration with Auckland Genetics Service for follow up and counselling
Support for reproductive planning, including coordination with fertility services for IVF options aimed at preventing transmission of the HD gene
Integrated care with Neurology, including the Movement Disorders team. Opportunities to participate in research, including ENROLL HD, the Skyhawk study, and future clinical trials
Staff
Dr Rudi Kritzinger — Neuropsychiatrist
Ray Jauny — Nurse Specialist
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
54 Carrington Road, Pt Chevalier, Auckland
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Mon
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wed
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Second wednesday of the month
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (1 Feb).
Tōtara Health, 1 McCrae Way, New Lynn, Auckland
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Wed
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (1 Feb).
17 Lambie Drive, Manukau, Auckland
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Wed
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Last Wednesday of the month
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (1 Feb).
Whangārei Hospital
Every 4 months
Languages Spoken
Afrikaans,
English,
French
Parking
Visitor parking is available at Rehab Plus and surrounding facilities.
Other
The Regional HD Service is not an acute mental health service. As a regional, part time service, we aim to respond to enquiries within 72 hours. Our services is delivered through elective outpatient clinics across four locations, as listed below, along with community based assessments and support.
For urgent or acute mental health concerns, please contact the Mental Health Crisis Service in your local Health New Zealand catchment area.
Mental Health Crisis Support
Auckland 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Team: 0800 800 717
Waitemata / West Auckland / North Shore Crisis Team: 09 486 8900 (after hours)
Counties Manukau / South Auckland Crisis Team: 09 261 3700
Northland: 0800 223 371
National Helplines
Need to Talk? (1737): Call or text 1737 anytime to speak with a trained counsellor
If you or someone is in immediate danger, at risk of harm, or unable to stay safe, go to the nearest hospital emergency department or call 111 right away.
