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MidCentral DHB - Older Adult Mental Health
Mental Health & Addictions Service
Description
Star 1 Ward is for those adults who are experiencing a first presentation of moderate to severe mental distress after the age of 65.
NEW we now have a mobile team able to visit you in the community.
Programmes
Star 1 Inpatient Ward - Older Adult Mental Health
- Programme Areas
Crisis / acute, Mental health
- Programme Type
Acute services
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Description
Star 1 Ward is for those adults who are experiencing a first presentation of moderate to severe mental distress after the age of 65.
Star 1 provides specialist assessment and…
Mobile Team - Older Adult Mental Health
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health, Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Description
Our mobile team provides visiting support services to older adults who are experiencing mental distress, living in the community.
We also offer an older adult community nursing service providing assessments…
Staff
Acting Clinical Manager - Heidi Graham
Charges
No fees apply.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
Inpatient visiting hours are between 2.00pm and 8.00pm.
Please contact the senior nurse in charge to access outside of these hours.
After hours, call (06) 350 8492.
Languages Spoken
English,
Public Transport
Palmerston North Hospital is on the main bus route.
Parking
Parking is available onsite at Palmerston North Hospital: 40 minutes free, $2.00 per hour thereafter.
Website
Contact Details
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Phone
(06) 350 8492
Website
Freephone 0800 653 357
Via Gate 2, Heretaunga Street
Palmerston North Hospital
Palmerston North 4442
Street Address
Via Gate 2, Heretaunga Street
Palmerston North Hospital
Palmerston North 4442
Postal Address
Star 1
Palmerston North Hospital
Private Bag 11036
Palmerston North
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This page was last updated at 9:27PM on February 3, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by MidCentral DHB - Older Adult Mental Health.