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Kensington Inpatient Unit | South Canterbury | Te Whatu Ora
Kensington Centre, Corner High and Queen Streets, Timaru
Contact Details
Phone 0800 227 997
Fax (03) 687 2177
Street Address
Corner of High Street and Queen Street
Timaru
Description
Formerly South Canterbury DHB - Kensington Inpatient Unit
Inpatient unit for those who are experiencing a severe mental health issue requiring intensive treatment.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply
Hours
The Kensington Inpatient Unit is awake staffed 24 hours, 7 days a week.
We prefer that visitors contact us prior to visiting the unit.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
The 12 bed inpatient unit, or ward, is situated at the eastern end of the Kensington facility. A team comprising of Registered Mental Health Nurses, a Social Worker and an Occupational therapist are there to assist with the recovery process for those who are experiencing a severe mental health issue requiring intensive treatment.
The 12 bed inpatient unit, or ward, is situated at the eastern end of the Kensington facility. A team comprising of Registered Mental Health Nurses, a Social Worker and an Occupational therapist are there to assist with the recovery process for those who are experiencing a severe mental health issue requiring intensive treatment.
- Programme Areas
Crisis / acute, Mental health
- Programme Type
Acute services
- Regions
South Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Access to the Kensington Inpatient Unit is via GP or Emergency Department referral or through an outpatient appointment.
Description
The 12 bed inpatient unit, or ward, is situated at the eastern end of the Kensington facility. A team comprising of Registered Mental Health Nurses, a Social Worker and an Occupational therapist are there to assist with the recovery process for those who are experiencing a severe mental health issue requiring intensive treatment.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Website
https://healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/mental-health-addictions/kensington-inpatient-unit-south-canterbury/