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Description
The Tararua Locality Community Mental Health and Addictions Team provides services covering Dannevirke, Woodville, Pahiatua and outlying rural areas. They work 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.
What we do
The Tararua Community Mental Health & Addictions team provide:
- Responsive advice, assessment, treatment and therapeuic interventions for people who require specialist mental health and addiction care.
- Support to other service providers through collaboration and education.
- Assists with connection to support and advocacy services for people with mental health & addictions needs.
- Access to specialist cultural and peer expertise and support.
Locality Based Delivery Model programmes below.
Staff
Heidi Graham, Locality Service Manager
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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After hours, call 0800 653 357.
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, Māori, Interpreting Service
Programmes
The service provides culturally appropriate assessments and treatment for whaiora experiencing a moderate to severe level of mental illness. The Tararua team is an interdisciplinary team consisting of Whaanau Ora Kaitautoko (support staff), Peer Support Specialists, Nurses, Social Workers, Psychiatrist, Addiction Practitioners and has access to Psychology. Special Authority Renewals for methylphenidate and dexamphetamine are no longer processed through Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Service. Requests for assessment to diagnose adult ADHD is not within the remit of Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Service. Parameters for assessment within the service relates to people who experience moderate to severe functional mental health and addiction risks and needs. The following resources/information may be a helpful to attain an adult ADHD diagnosis: ADHD medicines – adults | Healthify Further advice and guidance relating to ADHD might be accessed by liaison with the ADHD Association (www.adhd.org.nz). ·Individuals retain the option of independently referring themselves to a psychiatrist, on a private basis. Access for a private consultation for a diagnosis and treatment options can be sourced at cost to the patient via www.anteris.nz , Home | The New Zealand TelepsychNetwork or another private provider.
The service provides culturally appropriate assessments and treatment for whaiora experiencing a moderate to severe level of mental illness. The Tararua team is an interdisciplinary team consisting of Whaanau Ora Kaitautoko (support staff), Peer Support Specialists, Nurses, Social Workers, Psychiatrist, Addiction Practitioners and has access to Psychology. Special Authority Renewals for methylphenidate and dexamphetamine are no longer processed through Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Service. Requests for assessment to diagnose adult ADHD is not within the remit of Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Service. Parameters for assessment within the service relates to people who experience moderate to severe functional mental health and addiction risks and needs. The following resources/information may be a helpful to attain an adult ADHD diagnosis: ADHD medicines – adults | Healthify Further advice and guidance relating to ADHD might be accessed by liaison with the ADHD Association (www.adhd.org.nz). ·Individuals retain the option of independently referring themselves to a psychiatrist, on a private basis. Access for a private consultation for a diagnosis and treatment options can be sourced at cost to the patient via www.anteris.nz , Home | The New Zealand TelepsychNetwork or another private provider.
- Programme Areas
Crisis / acute, Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), DHB Mental Health Crisis, Intake / assessment, Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Accepts self-referrals, GP or community agencies for individuals, aged 18 years plus, in Woodville, Pahiatua and outlying rural areas. Our team work to support navigation of children, adolescents, adult and older adult whaiora whānau to appropriate services.
Existing whaiora whānau are encouraged to contact their care coordinator in the first instance.
- Primary Care and Community Non-Urgent Referral INTERACTIVE -Form (PDF, 113.4 KB)
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Description
The service provides culturally appropriate assessments and treatment for whaiora experiencing a moderate to severe level of mental illness.
The Tararua team is an interdisciplinary team consisting of Whaanau Ora Kaitautoko (support staff), Peer Support Specialists, Nurses, Social Workers, Psychiatrist, Addiction Practitioners and has access to Psychology.
Special Authority Renewals for methylphenidate and dexamphetamine are no longer processed through Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Service.
Requests for assessment to diagnose adult ADHD is not within the remit of Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Service.
Parameters for assessment within the service relates to people who experience moderate to severe functional mental health and addiction risks and needs.
The following resources/information may be a helpful to attain an adult ADHD diagnosis:
- Further advice and guidance relating to ADHD might be accessed by liaison with the ADHD Association (www.adhd.org.nz).
- ·Individuals retain the option of independently referring themselves to a psychiatrist, on a private basis.
- Access for a private consultation for a diagnosis and treatment options can be sourced at cost to the patient via www.anteris.nz , Home | The New Zealand TelepsychNetwork or another private provider.
The programme provides a responsive urgent mental health & addictions triage and assessment, and interventions for people who are acutely mentally unwell. People accessing this service will be assisted to navigate their plan of care to the services that will best meet their needs and as close to home as possible. This locality-based programme is provided by experienced mental health and addiction practitioners who work within the centre. This is an 0800-1630 service only.
The programme provides a responsive urgent mental health & addictions triage and assessment, and interventions for people who are acutely mentally unwell. People accessing this service will be assisted to navigate their plan of care to the services that will best meet their needs and as close to home as possible. This locality-based programme is provided by experienced mental health and addiction practitioners who work within the centre. This is an 0800-1630 service only.
- Programme Areas
Crisis / acute, Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Intake / assessment, Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
How to access this service:
Referrals to the Mental Health & Addictions Service:
- Self-referral via walk in
- Referrer Email to:
- Phone call: 0800 653 357
Our hours of operation are: Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm
Afterhours Service (Crisis Resolution Service): 0800 653 357
Description
The programme provides a responsive urgent mental health & addictions triage and assessment, and interventions for people who are acutely mentally unwell. People accessing this service will be assisted to navigate their plan of care to the services that will best meet their needs and as close to home as possible. This locality-based programme is provided by experienced mental health and addiction practitioners who work within the centre. This is an 0800-1630 service only.
This programme provides longer term treatment for people with complex mental health & addiction conditions; and provides care within a Flexible Assertive Community Treatment model (FACT). FACT aims to ensure continuity of care, to prevent admissions to hospitals and to foster inclusion, so that whaiora can maximise independence and be connected to community and whānau supports.
This programme provides longer term treatment for people with complex mental health & addiction conditions; and provides care within a Flexible Assertive Community Treatment model (FACT). FACT aims to ensure continuity of care, to prevent admissions to hospitals and to foster inclusion, so that whaiora can maximise independence and be connected to community and whānau supports.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
How to access this service:
Referrals to the Mental Health & Addictions Service:
- Self-referral via walk in
- Referrer Email to:
- Phone call: 0800 653 357
Our hours of operation are: Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm
Afterhours Service (Crisis Resolution Service): 0800 653 357
Description
This programme provides longer term treatment for people with complex mental health & addiction conditions; and provides care within a Flexible Assertive Community Treatment model (FACT). FACT aims to ensure continuity of care, to prevent admissions to hospitals and to foster inclusion, so that whaiora can maximise independence and be connected to community and whānau supports.
This programme provides assessment, treatment and talking therapies short term for people who cannot have their mental health needs met within primary care. An interdisciplinary team works together with the Whaiora and Whānau on a plan to address short term needs. Interventions will include consultation, assessment, individualised and family based short-term treatment as well as therapeutic groups delivered in partnership with primary care.
This programme provides assessment, treatment and talking therapies short term for people who cannot have their mental health needs met within primary care. An interdisciplinary team works together with the Whaiora and Whānau on a plan to address short term needs. Interventions will include consultation, assessment, individualised and family based short-term treatment as well as therapeutic groups delivered in partnership with primary care.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health, Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
How to access this service:
- Self-referral via walk in
- Referrer Email to:
- Phone call: 0800 653 357
Our hours of operation are: Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm
Afterhours Service (Crisis Resolution Service): 0800 653 357
Description
This programme provides assessment, treatment and talking therapies short term for people who cannot have their mental health needs met within primary care. An interdisciplinary team works together with the Whaiora and Whānau on a plan to address short term needs. Interventions will include consultation, assessment, individualised and family based short-term treatment as well as therapeutic groups delivered in partnership with primary care.
Provides specialist addiction assessment, liaison and access to treatment and supportive referrals to hospital and specialist services and additional treatment providers as required.
Provides specialist addiction assessment, liaison and access to treatment and supportive referrals to hospital and specialist services and additional treatment providers as required.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Referral Process
How to access this service:
- Self-referral via walk in
- Referrer Email to:
- Phone call: 0800 653 357
Our hours of operation are: Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm
Afterhours Service (Crisis Resolution Service): 0800 653 357
Description
Provides specialist addiction assessment, liaison and access to treatment and supportive referrals to hospital and specialist services and additional treatment providers as required.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Online / virtual / app, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Document Downloads
- Primary Care and Community Non-Urgent Referral Form (PDF, 113.4 KB)
Contact Details
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