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Older Persons Mental Health Services | Tairāwhiti

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Description

The team provides specialist mental health care to older persons suffering from a mental illness.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

For acute assistance outside these hours, please contact the Psychiatric Assessment Triage Team (PATT).

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Older Persons Mental Health Services

The team provides specialist mental health care to older persons suffering from dementia and other mental illnesses. The focus is community based and all services are offered in conjunction with other providers. Treatment is provided by consultant psychiatrists, therapy team, clinical psychologists, keyworkers, social workers, occupational therapists and support staff.

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Non-acute specialist mental health community services

Regions

Tairāwhiti

Age Groups

Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Referrals are taken from GP's or from other health settings.

Description

The team provides specialist mental health care to older persons suffering from dementia and other mental illnesses. The focus is community based and all services are offered in conjunction with other providers. Treatment is provided by consultant psychiatrists, therapy team, clinical psychologists, keyworkers, social workers, occupational therapists and support staff.

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi

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Contact Details

Gisborne Hospital

Tairāwhiti

421 Ormond Road
Lytton West
Gisborne 4010

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Street Address

421 Ormond Road
Lytton West
Gisborne 4010

Postal Address

Private Bag 7001
Gisborne 4040

This page was last updated at 9:03AM on August 8, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Older Persons Mental Health Services | Tairāwhiti.