The service is for people who live in the Hutt Valley who are experiencing severe mental illness. We sometimes admit people from Wairarapa and the wider Wellington region. Te Whare Ahuru is a 24 hour mental health assessment and treatment service for adults aged from 18 upwards who are experiencing serious mental health concerns. Here are examples of what we provide: Occupational therapist engages people in everyday activities of interest, paid or volunteer work, outside interests and activities to get them on the road to feeling better. Mental health nurses help with medication, advocacy and assessment. Mental health support workers focus on people’s comfort and their personal cares. Social workers provide talking therapy, support with families, psychosocial education, support with social services and connecting people with communities. Psychiatrists can prescribe medication if it is the best option. Located at Hutt Hospital, High Street, Lower Hutt

The service is for people in Wellington, Porirua or Kāpiti area who are experiencing severe mental illness. We sometimes admit people from the Hutt and other areas. Te Whare O Matairangi is a 24 hour mental health assessment and treatment service for adults aged from 18 upwards who are experiencing serious mental health concerns. Here are examples of what we provide: Occupational therapists engage people in everyday activities of interest, paid or volunteer work, outside interests and activities to get them on the road to feeling better. Mental health nurses help with medication, advocacy and assessment, and can do home visits. Mental health support workers focus on people’s comfort and their personal cares. Social workers provide talking therapy, support with families, psychosocial education, support with social services and connecting people with communities. Our pyschologist provides psychological assessment and interventions. Psychiatrists can prescribe medication if it is the best option. Located at Wellington Hospital, Mein Street, Newtown, Wellington