Acute Inpatient Services - Youth and Adult | MHAIDS

The Regional Rangatahi Adolescent Inpatient Service (RRAIS) is the acute adolescent inpatient unit for the central region. The service is for youth aged 12 to 17 who are experiencing acute mental health problems. We provide a bicultural service based on Kaupapa Māori frameworks and mainstream clinical models. Our service includes: An assessment and treatment led by a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist. Daily care and input from a multi-disciplinary team. Cultural assessments where indicated. Whānau centered care and treatment with a focus on recovery and supporting youth when they leave the unit. Located at Kenepuru Community Hospital, Porirua.

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