Primary Mental Health Services (Youth)

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Non-acute specialist mental health community services

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Referral to this service can come via self & family referrals, GP, Medical Specialists, School Guidance Counsellors, Police Youth Aid, Schools & Education Services, DHB clinical services, Corrections/Probation, Oranga Tamariki or Community Groups.

Referral to Youth Primary Mental Health is not restricted by PHO enrolment.

If the youth meets the criteria below and would like support, please contact the Mental Health and Addictions Team on 07 577 4911 to discuss and request a referral form.

Description

Early Intervention services for youth 12-19 years with suspected mental health issues, or who are actively being treated with psychotropic medication.

This service is focused on early intervention for mental health, and is recovery focused.

We expect the child/adolescent's GP to be informed and involved as the primary medical caregiver, even if they did not make the original referral.

We do not accept any urgent or high risk referrals to the Te Manu Toroa Team. These need to be directed to the Crisis Team 0800 800 508.