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Mental Health Service
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113 Adelaide Road, Wellington
14 Hartham Place, Porirua
Kapiti Health Centre
40-42 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt
84-90 Main Street, Upper Hutt
Description
Our service is for adults aged 18 and older who live in Wellington, Porirua, Kāpiti, the Hutt Valley and the Wairarapa.
If you have come to this page because you are concerned about someone else, please let them know about our service.
If you or someone you know needs urgent help, call MHAIDS 24/7 on 0800 745 477 or find other options for support here.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
To find out if you are eligible for healthcare funding, please see the Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service website.
Hours
113 Adelaide Road, Wellington
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
14 Hartham Place, Porirua
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Kapiti Health Centre
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
40-42 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
84-90 Main Street, Upper Hutt
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Our service is for adults aged 18 and over who need mental health support, but can continue with their usual lives in the community. Services we provide We have a team of professionals who provide a range of therapies including: medication individual therapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), schema therapy to change unhealthy patterns of thinking, mindfulness work group therapy such as anxiety management, dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), bipolar education group, and the Leap into Work programme relaxation techniques recovery focused care support, care and treatment during times of unwellness. We can also provide specialist support and advice to your usual healthcare provider to help them best help you with your mental health needs. At times some people may need to be admitted to a mental health unit, but most of our mental health services are provided in the community. What you can expect from our service You will be given an appointment time to come and see us. One of our clinicians will talk to you about: what has brought you to our mental health service what you have already tried what treatment or therapy options may be useful for you. This initial appointment can take up to an hour. If we agree our service can best meet your needs, we will develop a treatment plan for you. Our team will work with you to put your treatment plan in place. If we agree that another service will better meet your needs, we can support you to access that service. Or, we may advise you on some on actions you can take at home that may help you to address your mental health issue. Referrals to a respite house If you need a short term break from your home, you may be referred to stay at a community-based crisis respite and recovery house. Houses are available in the Wellington region and at Wairarapa Hospital. Referrals are made by clinicians within the Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS).
Our service is for adults aged 18 and over who need mental health support, but can continue with their usual lives in the community. Services we provide We have a team of professionals who provide a range of therapies including: medication individual therapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), schema therapy to change unhealthy patterns of thinking, mindfulness work group therapy such as anxiety management, dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), bipolar education group, and the Leap into Work programme relaxation techniques recovery focused care support, care and treatment during times of unwellness. We can also provide specialist support and advice to your usual healthcare provider to help them best help you with your mental health needs. At times some people may need to be admitted to a mental health unit, but most of our mental health services are provided in the community. What you can expect from our service You will be given an appointment time to come and see us. One of our clinicians will talk to you about: what has brought you to our mental health service what you have already tried what treatment or therapy options may be useful for you. This initial appointment can take up to an hour. If we agree our service can best meet your needs, we will develop a treatment plan for you. Our team will work with you to put your treatment plan in place. If we agree that another service will better meet your needs, we can support you to access that service. Or, we may advise you on some on actions you can take at home that may help you to address your mental health issue. Referrals to a respite house If you need a short term break from your home, you may be referred to stay at a community-based crisis respite and recovery house. Houses are available in the Wellington region and at Wairarapa Hospital. Referrals are made by clinicians within the Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS).
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Mental health assessment and treatment
- Regions
Wellington, Hutt, Wairarapa
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
It is best that you are referred to us by your GP or other usual healthcare provider. It is important that they are aware and involved in your treatment planning and care.
Your GP is responsible for managing all health services for you (not just mental health) and they will provide your ongoing care once you no longer need to use our specialist mental health services.
You can self-refer to us if you prefer not to go through your GP. Refer to the contact details section to get in touch with the service directly.
If you or someone you know needs urgent help, call MHAIDS 24/7 on 0800 745 477 or find other options for support here.
Description
Our service is for adults aged 18 and over who need mental health support, but can continue with their usual lives in the community.
Services we provide
We have a team of professionals who provide a range of therapies including:
- medication
- individual therapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), schema therapy to change unhealthy patterns of thinking, mindfulness work
- group therapy such as anxiety management, dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), bipolar education group, and the Leap into Work programme
- relaxation techniques
- recovery focused care
- support, care and treatment during times of unwellness.
We can also provide specialist support and advice to your usual healthcare provider to help them best help you with your mental health needs.
At times some people may need to be admitted to a mental health unit, but most of our mental health services are provided in the community.
What you can expect from our service
You will be given an appointment time to come and see us. One of our clinicians will talk to you about:
- what has brought you to our mental health service
- what you have already tried
- what treatment or therapy options may be useful for you.
This initial appointment can take up to an hour.
If we agree our service can best meet your needs, we will develop a treatment plan for you. Our team will work with you to put your treatment plan in place.
If we agree that another service will better meet your needs, we can support you to access that service. Or, we may advise you on some on actions you can take at home that may help you to address your mental health issue.
Referrals to a respite house
If you need a short term break from your home, you may be referred to stay at a community-based crisis respite and recovery house. Houses are available in the Wellington region and at Wairarapa Hospital.
Referrals are made by clinicians within the Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS).
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
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This page was last updated at 5:07PM on March 26, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by Community Mental Health Teams (General Adult) | MHAIDS.