MHBIS clinicians are registered mental health professionals.
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Mental Health Brief Intervention Service (MHBIS) | South Canterbury | Te Whatu Ora
Talbot Park, 156 Otipua Road, Timaru
Contact Details
Phone (03) 687 7120
Fax (03) 687 2309
Street Address
Talbot Park Community Hub
156 Otipua Road
Watlington
Timaru 7910
Description
Formerly South Canterbury DHB - Mental Health Brief Intervention Service (MHBIS)
An MHBIS clinician can help you with low mood, anxiety, alcohol or substance abuse, and other causes of stress.
Staff
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
There is no charge to see an MHBIS clinician.
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|
Crisis assistance is provided outside these hours by the South Canterbury DHB - Triage, Assessment, Crisis & Treatment Team (TACT). Call 0800 277 997.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
A MHBIS clinician can help you with low mood, anxiety, alcohol or substance abuse, and other causes of stress. A MHBIS clinician will contact you within a few days of your referral and aim to see you within three weeks. They'll see you at your GP practice, Talbot Park Community Hub or a suitable community venue. The MHBIS offers two options: Puawaitanga- a virtual (on-line), face-to-face, service and MHBIS- a face-to-face, in person, service. Brief Intervention is available throughout South Canterbury.
A MHBIS clinician can help you with low mood, anxiety, alcohol or substance abuse, and other causes of stress. A MHBIS clinician will contact you within a few days of your referral and aim to see you within three weeks. They'll see you at your GP practice, Talbot Park Community Hub or a suitable community venue. The MHBIS offers two options: Puawaitanga- a virtual (on-line), face-to-face, service and MHBIS- a face-to-face, in person, service. Brief Intervention is available throughout South Canterbury.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Community based support - mental health, Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
South Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
GP
Referral Process
To access this service, you must first get a referral from a GP or practice nurse.
This service is for individuals over 18 years.
Description
A MHBIS clinician can help you with low mood, anxiety, alcohol or substance abuse, and other causes of stress.
A MHBIS clinician will contact you within a few days of your referral and aim to see you within three weeks. They'll see you at your GP practice, Talbot Park Community Hub or a suitable community venue. The MHBIS offers two options: Puawaitanga- a virtual (on-line), face-to-face, service and MHBIS- a face-to-face, in person, service.
Brief Intervention is available throughout South Canterbury.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Website
https://healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/mental-health-addictions/mental-health-brief-intervention-service/