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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) | Taranaki
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Description
Our two teams provide a specialist service throughout Taranaki, for 0 to 18 year olds inclusive, who are experiencing severe mental health difficulties.
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health team works from three sites: New Plymouth, Stratford and Hāwera, and offers a number of satellite clinics in health centres and schools.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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For crisis assistance outside these hours, please call the Mental Health Assessment & Brief Care Team on 0508 292 467.
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Taranaki Anniversary (10 Mar), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Team provides a specialist service throughout Taranaki, for 0 to 18 year olds inclusive, who are experiencing severe mental health difficulties. This service is free. What do we mean when we say severe mental health difficulties? Things such as: Depression Psychosis Eating disorders (including anorexia or bulimia) Bi-polar disorder Anxiety disorder Post Traumatic Stress disorder Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder Pervasive Developmental Delay (including Autism, Asperger’s syndrome) Attachment disorders ECT The team works from its base in New Plymouth and has satellite clinics in Hāwera and Stratford. The service is structured around a multi disciplinary team which provides assessments, formulation and therapeutic treatment plans. This utilises individuals and family’s involvement in developing recovery plans that are best suited to the presenting child, young person and family. The team also works in partnership with the Mental Health Crisis Team who provide out of hours cover for mental health emergencies.
The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Team provides a specialist service throughout Taranaki, for 0 to 18 year olds inclusive, who are experiencing severe mental health difficulties. This service is free. What do we mean when we say severe mental health difficulties? Things such as: Depression Psychosis Eating disorders (including anorexia or bulimia) Bi-polar disorder Anxiety disorder Post Traumatic Stress disorder Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder Pervasive Developmental Delay (including Autism, Asperger’s syndrome) Attachment disorders ECT The team works from its base in New Plymouth and has satellite clinics in Hāwera and Stratford. The service is structured around a multi disciplinary team which provides assessments, formulation and therapeutic treatment plans. This utilises individuals and family’s involvement in developing recovery plans that are best suited to the presenting child, young person and family. The team also works in partnership with the Mental Health Crisis Team who provide out of hours cover for mental health emergencies.
- Programme Areas
Crisis / acute, Mental health
- Programme Type
Acute services, Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
The service accepts written referrals from government and private agencies involved in health, education and welfare.
Description
The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Team provides a specialist service throughout Taranaki, for 0 to 18 year olds inclusive, who are experiencing severe mental health difficulties. This service is free.
What do we mean when we say severe mental health difficulties? Things such as:
- Depression
- Psychosis
- Eating disorders (including anorexia or bulimia)
- Bi-polar disorder
- Anxiety disorder
- Post Traumatic Stress disorder
- Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder
- Pervasive Developmental Delay (including Autism, Asperger’s syndrome)
- Attachment disorders
- ECT
The team works from its base in New Plymouth and has satellite clinics in Hāwera and Stratford. The service is structured around a multi disciplinary team which provides assessments, formulation and therapeutic treatment plans. This utilises individuals and family’s involvement in developing recovery plans that are best suited to the presenting child, young person and family. The team also works in partnership with the Mental Health Crisis Team who provide out of hours cover for mental health emergencies.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
Website
Contact Details
Taranaki Base Hospital
Taranaki
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Phone
(06) 753 7790
Website
Child and Adolescent Community Centre
Tukapa Street
New Plymouth
Taranaki
Street Address
Child and Adolescent Community Centre
Tukapa Street
New Plymouth
Taranaki
Postal Address
Child & Adolescent Centre
Taranaki Base Hospital
Private Bag 2016
New Plymouth
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This page was last updated at 11:18AM on December 2, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) | Taranaki.