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Family Mental Health Support Inc
Mental Health Service, Addiction
If this is a mental health emergency please contact the TACT (Crisis Team) on 0800 277 997
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Description
Enhancing the well-being of family and whānau who are supporting someone with mental illness and/or addiction.
Our service covers the Aoraki region, including Timaru, Waimate, Twizel, Fairlie, Geraldine, Pleasant Point and Temuka.
Staff
Four nurses and one social worker
How do I access this service?
Anyone can access, Contact us, Walk in, No appointment required
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Although our family support service is free, we welcome the support of new financial members.
Annual subscriptions are payable in July each year and the fees are:
$10 unwaged
$20 waged
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Flexible appointments are available.
In a mental health emergency, please phone the South Canterbury DHB - TACT Team on 0800 277 997.
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), South Canterbury Anniversary (22 Sep), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). 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 family support staff are registered nurses who offer a range of support options which might include information and education about mental illness and addiction, problem-solving, crisis planning and liaison/advocacy with other services. Support is available by: telephone contact visits to your home appointments at our office liaison with mental health and other services
The family support staff are registered nurses who offer a range of support options which might include information and education about mental illness and addiction, problem-solving, crisis planning and liaison/advocacy with other services. Support is available by: telephone contact visits to your home appointments at our office liaison with mental health and other services
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Training - mental health
- Regions
South Canterbury
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
We receive referrals from all sources, including self-referrals.
FAMHS works closely with Te Whatu Ora Health NZ South Canterbury Mental Health & Addiction Services.
Description
The family support staff are registered nurses who offer a range of support options which might include information and education about mental illness and addiction, problem-solving, crisis planning and liaison/advocacy with other services.
Support is available by:
- telephone contact
- visits to your home
- appointments at our office
- liaison with mental health and other services
FAMHS promotes community awareness and understanding of mental illness and addiction. The nurses can provide education, on request, to all sectors of the community. We also provide: pamphlets books DVDs newsletters recommended websites
FAMHS promotes community awareness and understanding of mental illness and addiction. The nurses can provide education, on request, to all sectors of the community. We also provide: pamphlets books DVDs newsletters recommended websites
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Training - AOD, Training - mental health
- Regions
South Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
You are welcome to call at the office for information.
Description
FAMHS promotes community awareness and understanding of mental illness and addiction. The nurses can provide education, on request, to all sectors of the community.
We also provide:
- pamphlets
- books
- DVDs
- newsletters
- recommended websites
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
Parking
Park up the drive
Contact Details
77 Grey Road, Timaru
South Canterbury
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Phone
036844523 or 0800732000
Email
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Office
(03) 684 4523
77 Grey Road
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
Street Address
77 Grey Road
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
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This page was last updated at 9:15AM on August 27, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Family Mental Health Support Inc.