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Mental Health & Addictions Service
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 health nurse, consultant or registrar.
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 of any age with an established diagnosis of dementia complicated by significant behavioural or psychological symptoms.
Outpatient clinics are located at 214 Pembroke Street, Hamilton, Level B1, Older Persons and Rehabilitation Building, Waikato Hospital.
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Contact Details
Waikato Hospital
Waikato
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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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 Mental Health Service for Older People | Waikato | Te Whatu Ora.