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Mental Health Service
Today
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Description
What the service is
The Manawatu Community Mental Health & Addictions team works with Whaiora (people needing services) and their Whaanau (family), general practitioners/nurse practitioners and other treatment providers to help provide care and promote recovery for adults needing specialist mental health and addiction treatment in our community.
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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After hours, call 0800 653 357
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), Labour Day (27 Oct), Wellington Anniversary (19 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
This service provides culturally appropriate assessments and treatment for adults from 18 years old living with a moderate to severe level of mental illness residing in the Manawatu region. Services include supportive care/treatment during acute phases of unwellness, medication prescribing and monitoring, individual therapy e.g. DBT (Dialect Behaviour Therapy) , ACT (Acceptance and Committment Therapy) CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), relapse prevention planning and recovery focused work with individual clinicians.
This service provides culturally appropriate assessments and treatment for adults from 18 years old living with a moderate to severe level of mental illness residing in the Manawatu region. Services include supportive care/treatment during acute phases of unwellness, medication prescribing and monitoring, individual therapy e.g. DBT (Dialect Behaviour Therapy) , ACT (Acceptance and Committment Therapy) CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), relapse prevention planning and recovery focused work with individual clinicians.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Mental health assessment and treatment
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals are accepted via self-referral, GP or community agencies for individuals, aged 18 years plus, in Palmerston North.
Existing service users are encouraged to contact their care coordinator in the first instance.
- Referral Form (PDF, 409.9 KB)
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Description
Services include supportive care/treatment during acute phases of unwellness, medication prescribing and monitoring, individual therapy e.g. DBT (Dialect Behaviour Therapy) , ACT (Acceptance and Committment Therapy) CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), relapse prevention planning and recovery focused work with individual clinicians.
Specialty Eating Disorder care is delivered through the Adult Community Mental Health Team for clients 18 years and over. Following assessment, clients are assigned a care coordinator, with psychiatry, medical, dietitian and psychology input being individualised to their treatment plan.
Specialty Eating Disorder care is delivered through the Adult Community Mental Health Team for clients 18 years and over. Following assessment, clients are assigned a care coordinator, with psychiatry, medical, dietitian and psychology input being individualised to their treatment plan.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Eating disorders
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals are accepted via GP or internal care coordinators.
Description
Specialty Eating Disorder care is delivered through the Adult Community Mental Health Team for clients 18 years and over.
Following assessment, clients are assigned a care coordinator, with psychiatry, medical, dietitian and psychology input being individualised to their treatment plan.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Public Transport
Palmerston North Hospital is on the main bus route.
Parking
Parking is available onsite at Palmerston North Hospital: 40 minutes free, $2.00 per hour thereafter.
Contact Details
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(06) 350 8184
Website
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Freephone
0800 653 357
Street Address
Ruahine House,
Gate 12, Ruahine Street
Palmerston North Hospital
Palmerston North 4442
Postal Address
50 Ruahine Street
Private Bag 11036
Palmerston North 4442
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This page was last updated at 12:19PM on June 19, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Palmerston North Community Mental Health Services | MidCentral.