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Intellectual Disability/Mental Health Dual Diagnosis Service | Waikato
Mental Health Service
After hours the CATT team is available for support 08005050 or the help line 1737
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Description
IDDD provide psychiatric support to people with an intellectual disability and a serious co-existing mental health issue. We work with Tangata Whaiora, whānau, and support services to improve and manage mental health wellness.
Staff
The IDDD service is a small team consisting of a part time Consultant Psychiatrist and two full time Registered Nurses. The team is also supported by a Clinical Nurse Manager and administrator.
The service does not currently offer psychology, social work, or occupational therapy services. Once accepted, a patient will be allocated a key worker who will offer case management in the community.
Ages
Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Referral
This service requires new patients to be referred by their GP.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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The team does not offer a specific out of hour service and does not provide crisis cover/interventions.
For after hours or mental health emergencies, phone 0800 50 50 50
Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), 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), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. 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 Intellectual Disability Dual Diagnosis (IDDD) service is a community based specialist psychiatry service for those over the age of 18 who have an intellectual disability and a serious mental health diagnosis. The IDDD service works with Tangata Whaiora, whānau, and support staff to help facilitate the optimal care of the complex health needs of those diagnosed with an intellectual disability and serious mental health issues requiring specialist psychiatric input. A dual diagnosis client may require care from either the IDDD Service or an Adult Mental Health service depending on their specific needs. The most appropriate service to meet these needs will be determined clinically. The IDDD service can only enrol Hamilton residents, but may be able to provide psychiatric advice for people living within the Waikato region. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide the following services: IQ testing Counselling services Needs assessments for funding of services Behaviour management Accommodation provision or other support services
The Intellectual Disability Dual Diagnosis (IDDD) service is a community based specialist psychiatry service for those over the age of 18 who have an intellectual disability and a serious mental health diagnosis. The IDDD service works with Tangata Whaiora, whānau, and support staff to help facilitate the optimal care of the complex health needs of those diagnosed with an intellectual disability and serious mental health issues requiring specialist psychiatric input. A dual diagnosis client may require care from either the IDDD Service or an Adult Mental Health service depending on their specific needs. The most appropriate service to meet these needs will be determined clinically. The IDDD service can only enrol Hamilton residents, but may be able to provide psychiatric advice for people living within the Waikato region. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide the following services: IQ testing Counselling services Needs assessments for funding of services Behaviour management Accommodation provision or other support services
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Disability support
- Regions
Waikato
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
IDDD is a specialist service requiring a GP referral via the Waikato DHB - Triage Service. The Triage Team will forward appropriately completed referrals to IDDD for acceptance or decline. The IDDD Team will review the referral and advise the referrer of the outcome.
It is an expectation that the referring GP remain the primary physician and continue to provide care and management of the Tangata Whaiora's physical health needs.
Description
The Intellectual Disability Dual Diagnosis (IDDD) service is a community based specialist psychiatry service for those over the age of 18 who have an intellectual disability and a serious mental health diagnosis.
The IDDD service works with Tangata Whaiora, whānau, and support staff to help facilitate the optimal care of the complex health needs of those diagnosed with an intellectual disability and serious mental health issues requiring specialist psychiatric input.
A dual diagnosis client may require care from either the IDDD Service or an Adult Mental Health service depending on their specific needs. The most appropriate service to meet these needs will be determined clinically.
The IDDD service can only enrol Hamilton residents, but may be able to provide psychiatric advice for people living within the Waikato region.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide the following services:
- IQ testing
- Counselling services
- Needs assessments for funding of services
- Behaviour management
- Accommodation provision or other support services
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Mobility parking space, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Parking
Parking is limited. We have two free visitor's parks at the side of the building, and a public disability carpark on the road in front of the building.
Contact Details
Waikato Hospital
Waikato
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Phone
(07) 8599146
Email
Website
40 Clarence Street
Hamilton
Hamilton 3204
Street Address
40 Clarence Street
Hamilton
Hamilton 3204
Postal Address
Pembroke Street
Private Bag 3200
Hamilton 3240
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This page was last updated at 1:28PM on October 16, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Intellectual Disability/Mental Health Dual Diagnosis Service | Waikato.