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Mental Health Assessment & Brief Care (ABC) Team | Taranaki | Te Whatu Ora
Mental Health & Addictions Service
Today
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Description
Formerly Taranaki DHB - Mental Health Assessment & Brief Care (ABC) Team
Taranaki DHB's 24 hours a day, seven days a week on site and mobile mental health assessment team responds to people experiencing distressing and/or debilitating mental health concerns across the region.
The ABC Team respond to in excess of 450 calls per month, many of these calls are self-referrals or concerned whānau. The ABC Team works with General Practitioners, TDHB Emergency Departments (both New Plymouth and Hāwera), Taranaki Police, other social service agencies, the public and individuals responding to requests for mental health assistance and advice.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply
Hours
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
| Mon – Sun | midnight – midnight |
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This service operates 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
The team are experienced Registered Nurses and appointed Duly Authorised Officers (DAO) under the Mental Health Act (1992) responsible for undertaking mental health assessments as well as facilitating Mental Health Act requirements in their DAO roles. The team has access to a duty Psychiatrist 24/7 and will facilitate assessments with a psychiatrist, if indicated.
The team are experienced Registered Nurses and appointed Duly Authorised Officers (DAO) under the Mental Health Act (1992) responsible for undertaking mental health assessments as well as facilitating Mental Health Act requirements in their DAO roles. The team has access to a duty Psychiatrist 24/7 and will facilitate assessments with a psychiatrist, if indicated.
- Programme Areas
Crisis / acute, Mental health
- Programme Type
DHB Mental Health Crisis, Intake / assessment
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Referrals to this service are accepted from a range of sources including self referrals/walk ins, public enquiries, GPs, other DHB services/ED/ward, social service agency referrals, concerned members of the public and Police.
Please contact us on Freephone: 0508 292 467
This service caters predominantly for adults aged 17-65 years but also works with children, youth and older adults, especially after hours.
Description
The team are experienced Registered Nurses and appointed Duly Authorised Officers (DAO) under the Mental Health Act (1992) responsible for undertaking mental health assessments as well as facilitating Mental Health Act requirements in their DAO roles.
The team has access to a duty Psychiatrist 24/7 and will facilitate assessments with a psychiatrist, if indicated.
The ABC Team provides Intake Co-ordination and on-site Consultancy Liaison services to Taranaki DHB physical health wards and New Plymouth Emergency Department Monday to Sunday 0800-1630hrs.
The ABC Team provides Intake Co-ordination and on-site Consultancy Liaison services to Taranaki DHB physical health wards and New Plymouth Emergency Department Monday to Sunday 0800-1630hrs.
- Programme Areas
Crisis / acute, Mental health
- Programme Type
Intake / assessment
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals to this service are accepted from a range of sources including self referrals/walk ins, public enquiries, GPs, other DHB services/ED/ward.
Please contact us on Freephone: 0508 292 467.
This service caters for adults aged 17-65 years.
Description
The ABC Team provides Intake Co-ordination and on-site Consultancy Liaison services to Taranaki DHB physical health wards and New Plymouth Emergency Department Monday to Sunday 0800-1630hrs.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
Website
Contact Details
Taranaki Base Hospital
Taranaki
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
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Phone
0508 292 467 (follow the options given)
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Fax
(06) 753 8633
Website
27 David Street
Westown
New Plymouth
Taranaki 4310
Street Address
27 David Street
Westown
New Plymouth
Taranaki 4310
Postal Address
23 David Street
Westown
New Plymouth 4310
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