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Maternal Mental Health Service | Hawke's Bay
Mental Health Service
Today
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Description
Pregnancy and the postnatal period can be a difficult time for many women, and bouts of moderate or severe mental illness can occur.
If it’s happening to you, or one of your family/whānau, the Maternal Mental Health Service is ready to support you, your baby and your family/whānau to manage. The service is a non-crisis service and provides specialist mental health assessment, treatment and interventions for women in the perinatal period. More
Staff
We are a multidisciplinary team made up of social workers, nurses, peer supports, alongside a part time psychologist and psychiatrist.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply
Hours
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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For urgent mental health support outside of these hours, please contact the Emergency Mental Health Service on 0800 112 334.
Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Hawke's Bay Anniversary (24 Oct), Labour Day (27 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
The Maternal Mental Health Service provides assessment, treatment, information and a therapeutic intervention to women living in Hawke's Bay who have moderate to severe mental health concerns during pregnancy, or up to 12 months after giving birth. For urgent mental health support and referrals out of business hours, please contact the Emergency Mental Health Service 0800 112 334
The Maternal Mental Health Service provides assessment, treatment, information and a therapeutic intervention to women living in Hawke's Bay who have moderate to severe mental health concerns during pregnancy, or up to 12 months after giving birth. For urgent mental health support and referrals out of business hours, please contact the Emergency Mental Health Service 0800 112 334
- Programme Areas
Maternal mental health or addiction, Mental health
- Programme Type
Maternal mental health assessment and treatment
- Regions
Hawke's Bay
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Phone to advise of any pending referral, or to discuss a referral or pending referral on phone (06) 873 2111 or freephone 0800 234 556. Self referrals are welcomed by contacting us directly.
Referrals should include name, DOB, background information, mental health concerns and any relevant maternity and/or mental health information.
Description
The Maternal Mental Health Service provides assessment, treatment, information and a therapeutic intervention to women living in Hawke's Bay who have moderate to severe mental health concerns during pregnancy, or up to 12 months after giving birth.
For urgent mental health support and referrals out of business hours, please contact the Emergency Mental Health Service 0800 112 334
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Public Transport
Hawke's Bay DHB offers free bus free bus transport for outpatients and their caregiver/support person to and from scheduled appointments at Hawke’s Bay Hospital and at Napier Health.
Click here for more information, including bus timetables.
Parking
Free parking at 409 Queen St West, Hastings
Website
Contact Details
409 Queen Street West, Hastings
Hawke's Bay
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
0800234556
Email
Website
Street Address
409 Queen Street West
Hastings
Hawke's Bay 4122
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This page was last updated at 1:31PM on March 18, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Maternal Mental Health Service | Hawke's Bay.