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Community Outpatient Services | Taranaki
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Description
Our two teams provide community support for adults and new mothers, throughout Taranaki, who are experiencing mental health issues.
We have two community mental health teams - North Taranaki (based at Taranaki Base Hospital) and South Taranaki (based at Hāwera Hospital). Key workers also provide support to individuals in their homes through a mobile outpatient service.
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 Labour Day (28 Oct), 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).
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
We are a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians including psychiatrist, psychologist, community nurse, social workers and occupational therapists. Each team provides assessment and treatment services at a range of outpatient clinics including Pātea, Stratford, Ōpunake, and Waitara. Our Community Mental Health Services are mobile and can be provided at the hospital base, outpatient clinic or in the home, depending on the individual's need. Psychiatrist services must be accessed at the hospital.
We are a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians including psychiatrist, psychologist, community nurse, social workers and occupational therapists. Each team provides assessment and treatment services at a range of outpatient clinics including Pātea, Stratford, Ōpunake, and Waitara. Our Community Mental Health Services are mobile and can be provided at the hospital base, outpatient clinic or in the home, depending on the individual's need. Psychiatrist services must be accessed at the hospital.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Access to this service must come via a GP referral or through the Taranaki ABC Team or Te Puna Waiora Inpatient Unit.
Individuals may also be referred via another DHB outside of Taranaki, when appropriate.
Description
We are a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians including psychiatrist, psychologist, community nurse, social workers and occupational therapists. Each team provides assessment and treatment services at a range of outpatient clinics including Pātea, Stratford, Ōpunake, and Waitara.
Our Community Mental Health Services are mobile and can be provided at the hospital base, outpatient clinic or in the home, depending on the individual's need. Psychiatrist services must be accessed at the hospital.
This service provides recovery-orientated treatment and support for mothers and babies. Support is provided to mothers who are experiencing acute deterioration in their mental health during pregnancy or during the first 12 months after birth. We are based in North Taranaki but mobile services are available, when needed.
This service provides recovery-orientated treatment and support for mothers and babies. Support is provided to mothers who are experiencing acute deterioration in their mental health during pregnancy or during the first 12 months after birth. We are based in North Taranaki but mobile services are available, when needed.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Maternal & infant - mental health & addictions
- Programme Type
Maternal mental health – clinical teams
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
GP, Plunket nurse, midwife or Well Child Provider referral or through the Taranaki ABC Team or Te Puna Waiora Inpatient Unit.
Individuals may also be referred via another DHB outside of Taranaki, when appropriate.
Description
This service provides recovery-orientated treatment and support for mothers and babies. Support is provided to mothers who are experiencing acute deterioration in their mental health during pregnancy or during the first 12 months after birth.
We are based in North Taranaki but mobile services are available, when needed.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
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This page was last updated at 9:24AM on July 17, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Community Outpatient Services | Taranaki.