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Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua Midcentral - Early Intervention in Psychosis Service
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Description
Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua Midcentral - Early Intervention in Psychosis Service
Specialist assessment and treatment for adolescents and young adults aged between 14-25yrs with an identified or suspected psychotic disorder.
Our vision is to intervene early, responsively and significantly using Early Intervention Psychosis (FREEDOM) principles to youth experiencing ‘First Episode Psychosis’ across the rural and urban MidCentral DHB region.
Staff
The team comprises professional, qualified and trained staff that include clinical lead, nursing staff, psychiatrist, social worker, psychologist and a whānau ora kaitautoko.
Early Intervention Clinical Lead- Sheridan McIsaac
Current Acting Manager - Bev Huttley
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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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,
Programmes
“Psychosis” describes symptoms that can accompany some forms of mental illness. These symptoms vary between different people. The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service provides: Specialist assessment and treatment for adolescents and young adults aged between 14-25yrs with an identified or suspected psychotic disorder. Trained and skilful staff to attempt to reduce the disruption to peoples lives by intervening early and effectively. Education and support to key family/whānau members. Alcohol and other Drug education Assessment and treatments options will be explained and discussed. With consent, we encourage family/whānau to be fully involved. An opportunity for the young person to explore an explanatory model of their experiences and master the tools of recovery. Advice around lifestyle management of psychosis both for the young person and their family over key developmental stages. Where needed, alcohol and drug education, specifically in relation to psychosis. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Development of relapse prevention tools such as early warning signs with matching strategies for intervention. Optimal medication interventions to maximise recovery, improve the young persons experience and improve functioning. Anyone can have psychotic experiences and they can be treated. If psychotic experiences can be treated early, many longer term problems may be prevented.
“Psychosis” describes symptoms that can accompany some forms of mental illness. These symptoms vary between different people. The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service provides: Specialist assessment and treatment for adolescents and young adults aged between 14-25yrs with an identified or suspected psychotic disorder. Trained and skilful staff to attempt to reduce the disruption to peoples lives by intervening early and effectively. Education and support to key family/whānau members. Alcohol and other Drug education Assessment and treatments options will be explained and discussed. With consent, we encourage family/whānau to be fully involved. An opportunity for the young person to explore an explanatory model of their experiences and master the tools of recovery. Advice around lifestyle management of psychosis both for the young person and their family over key developmental stages. Where needed, alcohol and drug education, specifically in relation to psychosis. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Development of relapse prevention tools such as early warning signs with matching strategies for intervention. Optimal medication interventions to maximise recovery, improve the young persons experience and improve functioning. Anyone can have psychotic experiences and they can be treated. If psychotic experiences can be treated early, many longer term problems may be prevented.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Contact us for more information.
Description
“Psychosis” describes symptoms that can accompany some forms of mental illness. These symptoms vary between different people.
The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service provides:
- Specialist assessment and treatment for adolescents and young adults aged between 14-25yrs with an identified or suspected psychotic disorder.
- Trained and skilful staff to attempt to reduce the disruption to peoples lives by intervening early and effectively.
- Education and support to key family/whānau members.
- Alcohol and other Drug education
- Assessment and treatments options will be explained and discussed.
- With consent, we encourage family/whānau to be fully involved.
- An opportunity for the young person to explore an explanatory model of their experiences and master the tools of recovery.
- Advice around lifestyle management of psychosis both for the young person and their family over key developmental stages.
- Where needed, alcohol and drug education, specifically in relation to psychosis.
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
- Development of relapse prevention tools such as early warning signs with matching strategies for intervention.
- Optimal medication interventions to maximise recovery, improve the young persons experience and improve functioning.
Anyone can have psychotic experiences and they can be treated. If psychotic experiences can be treated early, many longer term problems may be prevented.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Public Transport
Palmeston North Hospital is on the Milson line bus route.
Parking
Parking on the street
Contact Details
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