Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Non-acute specialist mental health community services

Regions

Wellington, Hutt, Wairarapa

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

A referral from your GP is best because it’s important that your doctor is aware and involved in treatment planning and care. GPs are responsible for managing all health services for people (not just mental health) and provide ongoing care for people once they no longer need to use specialist mental health services. However, you can self-refer if you prefer not to go through your GP - see 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

We have a team of professionals who can help you in numerous ways.

• medication prescribing and monitoring
• group work - e.g. anxiety management, dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), bipolar education group, Leap into Work
• relaxation
• individual therapy - e.g. CBT, schema therapy, mindfulness work
• recovery focused work with care managers
• relapse prevention planning
• support, care and treatment during acute episodes of unwellness.

As well as providing direct treatment, we can provide specialist support and advice to your GP to enable them to best help you with any mental health needs you have now or may have in the future.

We also provide a number of community based crisis respite and recovery houses, as well as one based at Wairarapa Hopspital.