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Waikato DHB - Mental Health Service for Older People
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Programmes
Community Mental Health Service
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
Waikato
- Age Groups
Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals are accepted from all sources. However, we prefer the involvement of the General Practitioner. Most referrals will be initially assessed in their place of residence by a community mental…
Description
This service is intended for people over the age of 65 years who experience mental illness for the first time in their lives. The service is also intended for adults…
Inpatient Mental Health Service (Ward OPR1)
- Programme Areas
Crisis / acute
- Programme Type
Acute services
- Regions
Waikato
- Age Groups
Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Most referrals will be initially assessed in their place of residence by a community mental health nurse, consultant or registrar.
Description
Ward OPR1 is located at 214 Pembroke Street, Hamilton, Level B2, Older Persons and Rehabilitation Building, Waikato Hospital.
Crisis Service
- Programme Areas
Crisis / acute, Mental health
- Programme Type
Intake / assessment
- Regions
Waikato
- Age Groups
Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm contact the Mental Health Service for Older People team.
Out of hours, the Crisis Assessment and Home Treatment Team (CAHT) can be contacted on…
Description
Mental Health Service for Older People aims to provide an urgent response to all patients over 65 years Monday – Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. This service is often provided in…
Memory Service
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
Waikato
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
GP
Referral Process
There is an expectation that the Map of Medicine Midland Regional Dementia Pathway will have been used prior to referral to specialist services.
Entry Criteria:
1. People with a primary…
Description
Provision of assessment and diagnosis, treatment and advice to people, of any age, suffering from a non rapid progressive cognitive impairment.
Staff
The team includes Consultant Old Age Psychiatrists, Community Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and a Community Support Worker.
Charges
No fees apply.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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For after hours mental health emergencies, phone 0800 50 50 50
Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (24 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (30 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (5 Jun), Matariki (14 Jul).
Website
Contact Details
Waikato Hospital
Waikato
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Phone
(07) 839 8603
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Fax
(07) 839 8737
Website
Older Persons and Rehabilitation Building
Waikato Hospital, Gate 3
214 Pembroke Street
Waikato Hospital
Hamilton
Waikato 3204
Street Address
Older Persons and Rehabilitation Building
Waikato Hospital, Gate 3
214 Pembroke Street
Waikato Hospital
Hamilton
Waikato 3204
Postal Address
Mental Health Service for Older People
Level B1, Older Persons and Rehabilitation Building
214 Pembroke Street
Private Bag 3200
Hamilton 3240
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This page was last updated at 11:47AM on February 10, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Waikato DHB - Mental Health Service for Older People.