Perinatal Mental Health | MidCentral

117 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North

Contact Details

Phone (06) 356 9169

Freephone 0800 653 357

Street Address

117 Ruahine Street
Roslyn
Palmerston North City
Manawatū-Whanganui 4414

Postal Address

Perinatal Mental Health
Te Papaioea/Primary Birthing Unit
117 Ruahine Street
Palmerston North Hospital
Private Bag 11036
Palmerston North 4442

Description

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral - Perinatal Mental Health

Perinatal Mental Health is a service for expectant mothers or those up to one year following birth who are experiencing difficulties with mental health and/or addictions issues. 

Emergency Notification

Contact 0800 653 357 Crisis Response Team

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply.

Hours

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

After hours, call 0800 653 357

Public Holidays: Closed Wellington Anniversary (19 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Maternal Mental Health Service

Programme Areas Maternal mental health or addiction, Mental health Programme Type Maternal alcohol or drug addiction, Maternal counselling and support, Maternal mental health assessment and treatment Regions MidCentral Age Groups Adult / Pakeke Referral Types Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections Referral Process Referral Criteria The Maternal Mental Health Service is currently undergoing a review and revamp to enhance its support for whaiora. As part of this process: All non-urgent referrals should be directed to MidCentral’s Specialist Primary Mental Health and Addiction Service (MHAS) at All urgent referrals should be made via the relevant MHAS Locality Team, which can be contacted via: Crisis Response Service — Horowhenua MHAS Locality — Manawatu MHAS Locality — Oranga Hinengaro (Māori Mental Health) — Tararua MHAS Locality — These referral pathways ensure whaiora receive timely and appropriate support while the maternal mental health service undergoes improvements to better meet community needs.

Programme Areas

Maternal mental health or addiction, Mental health

Programme Type

Maternal alcohol or drug addiction, Maternal counselling and support, Maternal mental health assessment and treatment

Regions

MidCentral

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Referral Criteria

The Maternal Mental Health Service is currently undergoing a review and revamp to enhance its support for whaiora. As part of this process:

  • All non-urgent referrals should be directed to MidCentral’s Specialist Primary Mental Health and Addiction Service (MHAS) at 

  • All urgent referrals should be made via the relevant MHAS Locality Team, which can be contacted via:

    • Crisis Response Service — 

    • Horowhenua MHAS Locality — 

    • Manawatu MHAS Locality — 

    • Oranga Hinengaro (Māori Mental Health) — 

    • Tararua MHAS Locality — 

These referral pathways ensure whaiora receive timely and appropriate support while the maternal mental health service undergoes improvements to better meet community needs.


https://healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/mental-health/perinatal-mental-health-midcentral/