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Christchurch PHO - Primary Mental Health Service

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Description

Christchurch PHO facilitates the delivery of primary care services to their enrolled population.

 Please see below for the Primary Mental Health Service offered by the PHO, or visit the Christchurch PHO website for information on the full range of services. The PHO is also a member of the Youth Addictions and Mental Health Alliance (YAMHA) and can facilitate entry into these additional services, if relevant.

How do I access this service?

Enrolled patients

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

This is a free service for eligible enrolled patients.

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora funds the PHO Service.

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

The Christchurch PHO Clinicians offer face to face, phone or visual sessions from their private practices.

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Primary Mental Health Service

The Primary Mental Health Service includes both mental health and alcohol and other drug responses in primary care, for people who can be appropriately supported in that setting. The Service includes general practice liaison, brief interventions (up to 5 with a brief intervention coordinator), an intensive clinical service for young people, access to psychology services, extended consultations with a GP or practice nurse, and targeted GP consultations for people with a serious mental health condition, and youth aged 14-24 years. This Service can assist people with concerns such as anxiety, low mood, stress management, relationships and adjusting to work and life challenges.

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Non-acute specialist mental health community services

Regions

Canterbury

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

GP

Referral Process

Referrals are via a Christchurch PHO general practice.

Description

The Primary Mental Health Service includes both mental health and alcohol and other drug responses in primary care, for people who can be appropriately supported in that setting.

The Service includes general practice liaison, brief interventions (up to 5 with a brief intervention coordinator), an intensive clinical service for young people, access to psychology services, extended consultations with a GP or practice nurse, and targeted GP consultations for people with a serious mental health condition, and youth aged 14-24 years.

This Service can assist people with concerns such as anxiety, low mood, stress management, relationships and adjusting to work and life challenges.

Additional Details

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

Contact Details

  • Freephone

    0800 746 242

88C Edgeware Road
St Albans
Christchurch 8014

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Street Address

88C Edgeware Road
St Albans
Christchurch 8014

Postal Address

PO Box 36208
Merivale
Christchurch 8146

This page was last updated at 9:30AM on August 8, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Christchurch PHO - Primary Mental Health Service.