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Mental Health & Addictions Service
Description
Formerly MidCentral DHB - Older Adult Mental Health
7 bed inpatient unit with the Palmerston North Hospital Star Ward and community support for older adults who are experiencing moderate to severe mental illness.
The older adult mental health wing within the Star PN ward is for those adults who are experiencing moderate to severe mental illness.
We also have a community team able to visit you in the community.
Staff
Operational Leads - Judy Boxall and Denise White
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply.
Hours
Inpatient visiting hours are between 2.00pm and 8.00pm. Whānau support people are welcome outside of these hours (please ask about our Mahi Tahi Better Together Initiative). Please contact the senior nurse in charge to access outside of these hours.
After hours, call (06) 350 8492.
Languages Spoken
English,
Programmes
The Older Adult Mental Health Wing within the Star PN Ward is for those adults who are experiencing moderate to severe mental illness. The Inpatient Older Adult Mental Health Service provides specialist assessment and treatment of older adults in a supportive and caring environment which focuses on maintaining and strengthening existing skills and abilities. We have links with all other MH services and with the Supportlink assessment team.
The Older Adult Mental Health Wing within the Star PN Ward is for those adults who are experiencing moderate to severe mental illness. The Inpatient Older Adult Mental Health Service provides specialist assessment and treatment of older adults in a supportive and caring environment which focuses on maintaining and strengthening existing skills and abilities. We have links with all other MH services and with the Supportlink assessment team.
- Programme Areas
Crisis / acute, Mental health
- Programme Type
Acute services
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Description
The Older Adult Mental Health Wing within the Star PN Ward is for those adults who are experiencing moderate to severe mental illness.
The Inpatient Older Adult Mental Health Service provides specialist assessment and treatment of older adults in a supportive and caring environment which focuses on maintaining and strengthening existing skills and abilities.
We have links with all other MH services and with the Supportlink assessment team.
Our team provides services to older adults in the community who are experiencing moderate to severe mental illness. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm. Please contact 0800 653 357 outside of these hours for urgent mental health issues.
Our team provides services to older adults in the community who are experiencing moderate to severe mental illness. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm. Please contact 0800 653 357 outside of these hours for urgent mental health issues.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health, Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals to our Community service are via GPs.
Description
Our team provides services to older adults in the community who are experiencing moderate to severe mental illness.
Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm. Please contact 0800 653 357 outside of these hours for urgent mental health issues.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space, Quiet, low sensory environment, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around, More space to move around
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, LGBTQIA+ friendly
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
Entry via Gate 5, Heretaunga Street Palmerston North Hospital
Palmerston North 4442
Street Address
Entry via Gate 5, Heretaunga Street Palmerston North Hospital
Palmerston North 4442
Postal Address
Star Centre
Palmerston North Hospital
Private Bag 11036
Palmerston North
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