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Specialist Maternal Mental Health Services | MHAIDS
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Description
Providing specialist support for women before and after baby is born, who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues.
We cover Wellington, Porirua, Kāpiti and the Hutt Valley. In the Wairarapa a member of our team works alongside GPs as well as the adult community mental health team to advise other health professionals who are caring for pregnant women or new mothers who are experiencing mental illness.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
To find out if you are eligible for healthcare funding, please see the Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service website.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Wellington Anniversary (20 Jan), 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), 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
Our service is for women who are pregnant or have a baby under one year old (at the time of referral) who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues. The maternal mental health team works with women before and after baby is born, along with their partners and whānau. We are a team of professionals and offer a number of services, which may include: specialist assessments treatment and planning individualised support and therapy medication reviews and advice mental health information information about community support services. We also work with other health care providers, e.g. your family doctor and other professionals or services that you may be receiving care from.
Our service is for women who are pregnant or have a baby under one year old (at the time of referral) who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues. The maternal mental health team works with women before and after baby is born, along with their partners and whānau. We are a team of professionals and offer a number of services, which may include: specialist assessments treatment and planning individualised support and therapy medication reviews and advice mental health information information about community support services. We also work with other health care providers, e.g. your family doctor and other professionals or services that you may be receiving care from.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Maternal & infant - mental health & addictions
- Programme Type
Maternal mental health – clinical teams
- Regions
Wellington, Hutt, Wairarapa
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
You can be referred to our service by your GP, lead maternity carer or other health professional. We do not accept self-referrals.
We are not a crisis service. If you or someone you know needs urgent help, call MHAIDS 24/7 on 0800 745 477 or find other options for support here.
If you are a health professional, please contact our service directly if you have any questions or want to make a referral.
Description
Our service is for women who are pregnant or have a baby under one year old (at the time of referral) who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues.
The maternal mental health team works with women before and after baby is born, along with their partners and whānau.
We are a team of professionals and offer a number of services, which may include:
- specialist assessments
- treatment and planning
- individualised support and therapy
- medication reviews and advice
- mental health information
- information about community support services.
We also work with other health care providers, e.g. your family doctor and other professionals or services that you may be receiving care from.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space, NZ sign language interpreter, Quiet, low sensory environment, A longer appointment time
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Parking
Parking onsite.
Website
Contact Details
Te Whare Tipu, 21 Hania Street, Wellington
Wellington
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Phone
(04) 806 0002
Email
Website
Te Whare Tipu
21 Hania Street
Mount Victoria
Wellington 6011
Street Address
Te Whare Tipu
21 Hania Street
Mount Victoria
Wellington 6011
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This page was last updated at 10:24AM on April 24, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Specialist Maternal Mental Health Services | MHAIDS.