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Ngā Harakeke mai Rongokako | Child, Adolescent & Family Services (CAFS)
Mental Health Service, Addiction
Today
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Description
Nga Harakeke Mai Rongokako- Child, Adolescent and Family Service (CAFS) provides assessment and treatment services for children, young people and their families, who have severe mental health and addiction issues.
CAFS main base is at 208 Avenue Road East in Hastings, however we provide services from Napier Health, Wairoa Hospital and Central Hawke's Bay Health Centre in Waipukurau.
Staff
Among your health professionals will be psychiatrists, nurses, family therapists, psychologists, social workers, counsellors, occupational therapists and a dietitian. A Pou Ārahi (cultural support) is also available if you wish. Please indicate on referral form if you'd like cultural support,
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Referral
You may be referred by another service, or you may refer yourself using our referral form.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply
Hours
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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For urgent mental health support and referrals out of business hours, please contact the Emergency Mental Health Service on 0800 112 334.
Public Holidays: Closed 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), Hawke's Bay Anniversary (24 Oct), 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
If you are having difficulties with your mental health and/or addictions and are aged 18 years and under, you and your family/whānau may be referred to Nga Harakeke Mai Rongokako , the Child, Adolescent and Family Service (CAFS) for an assessment to find out what is causing the problems and who the best people are to help you with them.
If you are having difficulties with your mental health and/or addictions and are aged 18 years and under, you and your family/whānau may be referred to Nga Harakeke Mai Rongokako , the Child, Adolescent and Family Service (CAFS) for an assessment to find out what is causing the problems and who the best people are to help you with them.
- Programme Areas
Crisis / acute, Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Intake / assessment, Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Community based support - mental health, Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Eating disorders
- Regions
Hawke's Bay
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Nga Harakeke Mai Rongokako CAFS requires a referral as point of entry, which can come from families, GPs, schools and other organisations that work with children and families. Young people can also self refer to CAFS.
If your child is experiencing mental health problems, get in touch with CAFS to arrange an appointment.
- Te Harakeke CAFS Referral Form (PDF, 354.9 KB)
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Description
If you are having difficulties with your mental health and/or addictions and are aged 18 years and under, you and your family/whānau may be referred to Nga Harakeke Mai Rongokako , the Child, Adolescent and Family Service (CAFS) for an assessment to find out what is causing the problems and who the best people are to help you with them.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
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
Paid parking is available at Hawke's Bay Hospital. Click here for parking map and prices.
Website
Contact Details
Wairoa Hospital & Health Centre
Hawke's Bay
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(06) 838 7099 ext 4875
Website
76 Wellesley Road, Napier South, Napier
Hawke's Bay
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(06) 834 1815 ext 4220
Website
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This page was last updated at 10:12AM on October 24, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Ngā Harakeke mai Rongokako | Child, Adolescent & Family Services (CAFS).