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Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP) | Taranaki
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Description
This Mental Health Service Team provides assessment, treatment, care and support to people in Taranaki who are over the age of 65 and experience significant mental health problems including dementia. People under the age of 65 who experience "age related" mental health problems are also supported by the team.
Under age 65 where young on set dementia is suspected.
Staff
The MHSOP team is made up of personnel from several disciplines and includes Psychogeriatricians, Psychologists, Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and a Team Leader.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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If a current client requires an urgent response out of hours, the Mental Health Assessment & Brief Care Team can be contacted on 0508 292 467.
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Taranaki Anniversary (10 Mar), 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
People are usually seen in their own homes but can attend an outpatient clinic in Base or Hāwera hospital if this is more convenient. Consent to use the service is expected.
People are usually seen in their own homes but can attend an outpatient clinic in Base or Hāwera hospital if this is more convenient. Consent to use the service is expected.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referral must come via your GP.
Description
People are usually seen in their own homes but can attend an outpatient clinic in Base or Hāwera hospital if this is more convenient.
Consent to use the service is expected.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Website
Contact Details
Taranaki Base Hospital
Taranaki
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Phone
06 7536139 ext 7620
Email
Website
Te Puna Waiora
Taranaki Base Hospital
David Street
Westown
New Plymouth
Taranaki 4310
Street Address
Te Puna Waiora
Taranaki Base Hospital
David Street
Westown
New Plymouth
Taranaki 4310
Postal Address
Te Whatu Ora Taranaki
Mental Health Service for Older Person
Private Bag 2016
New Plymouth
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