Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) | West Coast | Te Whatu Ora

Te Nikau Grey Hospital

Contact Details

Phone (03) 769 7805
Fax (03) 769 7682
Email mhadmin@wcdhb.health.nz

Street Address

71 Water Walk Road
Greymouth 7805

Postal Address

Te Nikau Grey Hospital
PO Box 387
Greymouth 7840

Description

Formerly West Coast DHB - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team provides specialist assessment and treatment to young people aged 5 - 18 suffering from mental health and/or addiction issues.

CAMHS is based in Greymouth and covers all of the West Coast. 

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply.

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

For urgent assistance outside these hours, contact the West Coast Central Crisis Response team on 0800 757 678.

Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Youth Mental Health Assessment and Treatment

The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) consists a of a multi-disciplinary team that offers specialist assessment and treatment for children and young people from 5 up to the age of 18 years. CAMHS provides services to children and adolescents who have serious mental health disorders; or suspected psychiatric disorders; and/or psychological disorders including severe emotional and behavioural disturbance.

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Community based support - mental health, Non-acute specialist mental health community services

Regions

West Coast

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Open referral process including self-referral, referral available on request, ERMS from GP’s.

Description

The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) consists a of a multi-disciplinary team that offers specialist assessment and treatment for children and young people from 5 up to the age of 18 years.

CAMHS provides services to children and adolescents who have serious mental health disorders; or suspected psychiatric disorders; and/or psychological disorders including severe emotional and behavioural disturbance.  

Youth Alcohol and Drug Assessment and Counselling

CAMHS provides Youth Alcohol and Drug assessment and counselling.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD)

Regions

West Coast

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Open referral process including self-referral, referral available on request, ERMS from GP’s.

Description

CAMHS provides Youth Alcohol and Drug assessment and counselling.

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly

Public Transport

St John runs two rural shuttle services from Monday - Friday. St John do not charge a fee for this services, however they do accept donations to help cover costs.

Click here for more information on transport, parking, maps and directions.

Parking

Parking is FREE at Grey Base Hospital.


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