Mental Health Service for Older People | Waikato | Te Whatu Ora

Crisis Service

Programme Areas

Crisis / acute, Mental health

Programme Type

Intake / assessment

Regions

Waikato

Age Groups

Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm contact the Mental Health Service for Older People team.

Out of hours, the Crisis Assessment and Home Treatment Team (CAHT) can be contacted on 0800 50 50 50.

Description

Mental Health Service for Older People aims to provide an urgent response to all patients over 65 years Monday – Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. This service is often provided in conjunction with the Crisis Assessment and Home Treatment Team.