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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) | West Coast
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Description
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 |
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For urgent assistance outside these hours, contact the West Coast Central Crisis Response team on 0800 757 678.
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), 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 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.
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.
CAMHS provides 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.
Website
Contact Details
Te Nikau Grey Hospital
West Coast
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Phone
(03) 769 7805
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Fax
(03) 769 7682
Email
Website
71 Water Walk Road
Greymouth 7805
Street Address
71 Water Walk Road
Greymouth 7805
Postal Address
Te Nikau Grey Hospital
PO Box 387
Greymouth 7840
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This page was last updated at 10:30AM on October 29, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) | West Coast.