24 hours 7 days per week psychiatric emergencies

Programme Areas

Crisis / acute, Mental health

Programme Type

Intake / assessment, Acute services

Regions

Nelson Marlborough

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

If you require the assistance of the psychiatric emergency service please dial 525 7647.

In the case of a medical emergency please dial 111.

Description

Community Mental Health Service provides a 24 hour, 7 days per week on call emergency psychiatric response and support. This service helps clients link to other services as required and provides support for the consumer and their family/whānau in crisis.

Community Mental Health Service works in collaboration with the local medical centre and police services as required.