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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
Community based specialist psychiatry outpatient service for those with co existing intellectual disability and serious mental illness over 18 years old.
Staff
The IDDD service is a small team consisting of a part time Consultant Psychiatrist and two full time Community Nurses. The team is also supported by a Clinical Nurse Manager and administrator. All our clinicians are appropriately trained.
The service does not currently include 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
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 Labour Day (28 Oct), 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).
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
The Intellectual Disability Mental health dual diagnosis service is a community based specialist psychiatry outpatient service for those with co existing intellectual disability and serious mental illness aged over the age of 18. Acceptance into the service is based on the premise that the IDDD service aims to facilitate the optimal care of people with intellectual disability and serious mental illness-/suspected psychiatric disorder who have associated level of complexity requiring input from specialist mental health service. The needs of dual diagnosis clients may fall into either IDDD service or adult mental health services depending on the complexity of their presentation. The most appropriate service to meet these needs is determined clinically. Geographically, the IDDD service accepts referrals for people living in Hamilton. Although some referrals may be accepted in surrounding towns, this may require a 'shared care' arrangement with the expectation the person travels to Hamilton for medical appointments. The following are not provided: Eligibility IQ testing Counselling services Needs assessments for funding of services Behaviour management Accommodation provision or other support services
The Intellectual Disability Mental health dual diagnosis service is a community based specialist psychiatry outpatient service for those with co existing intellectual disability and serious mental illness aged over the age of 18. Acceptance into the service is based on the premise that the IDDD service aims to facilitate the optimal care of people with intellectual disability and serious mental illness-/suspected psychiatric disorder who have associated level of complexity requiring input from specialist mental health service. The needs of dual diagnosis clients may fall into either IDDD service or adult mental health services depending on the complexity of their presentation. The most appropriate service to meet these needs is determined clinically. Geographically, the IDDD service accepts referrals for people living in Hamilton. Although some referrals may be accepted in surrounding towns, this may require a 'shared care' arrangement with the expectation the person travels to Hamilton for medical appointments. The following are not provided: Eligibility 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
As we are a specialist service, individuals must be referred by their GP. It is essential that all referrals are in writing. We expect the GP to remain involved as the primary physician and provide investigations and management of the physical care of the patient as appropriate.
Referrals need to be addressed via the Waikato DHB - Triage Service. If the triage team feel the referral team is appropriate it will be passed to the IDDD team, who will then either accept the referral or decline the referral with advice regarding appropriate alternatives.
Description
The Intellectual Disability Mental health dual diagnosis service is a community based specialist psychiatry outpatient service for those with co existing intellectual disability and serious mental illness aged over the age of 18.
Acceptance into the service is based on the premise that the IDDD service aims to facilitate the optimal care of people with intellectual disability and serious mental illness-/suspected psychiatric disorder who have associated level of complexity requiring input from specialist mental health service.
The needs of dual diagnosis clients may fall into either IDDD service or adult mental health services depending on the complexity of their presentation. The most appropriate service to meet these needs is determined clinically.
Geographically, the IDDD service accepts referrals for people living in Hamilton. Although some referrals may be accepted in surrounding towns, this may require a 'shared care' arrangement with the expectation the person travels to Hamilton for medical appointments.
The following are not provided:
- Eligibility IQ testing
- Counselling services
- Needs assessments for funding of services
- Behaviour management
- Accommodation provision or other support services
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Parking
We have two visitors parks at the side of our building otherwise parking can be a problem
Website
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 11:39AM on July 5, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Intellectual Disability/Mental Health Dual Diagnosis Service | Waikato.