Kensington Inpatient Unit | South Canterbury

Kensington Centre, Corner High and Queen Streets, Timaru

Contact Details

Phone 03 687 2161
Mobile 0800 227 997

Street Address

Corner of High Street and Queen Street
Timaru

Description

Inpatient unit for those who are experiencing a severe mental health issue requiring intensive treatment.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply

Hours

The Kensington Inpatient Unit is staffed by registered nurses 24 hours, 7 days a week.

We prefer that visitors contact us prior to visiting the unit.

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Kensington Inpatient Unit

The inpatient unit, or ward, is situated at the eastern end of the Kensington facility. A team comprising of Registered Mental Health Nurses, Psychiatrists, and an Occupational therapist are there to assist with the recovery process for those who are experiencing a severe mental health issue requiring intensive treatment.
Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Hospital inpatient unit

Regions

South Canterbury

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

GP, Health NZ clinical services

Referral Process

Access to the Kensington Inpatient Unit is via GP, Crisis Team, or Emergency Department referral or through an outpatient appointment.

Description

The inpatient unit, or ward, is situated at the eastern end of the Kensington facility. A team comprising of Registered Mental Health Nurses, Psychiatrists, and an Occupational therapist are there to assist with the recovery process for those who are experiencing a severe mental health issue requiring intensive treatment.

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi

Website

www.scdhb.health.nz

https://healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/mental-health/kensington-inpatient-unit-south-canterbury/