Waitaha Primary Health - Primary Mental Health Service

567 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch

Contact Details

Phone (03) 357 4970
Fax (03) 357 4372
Email enquiries@waitaha.health.nz

Street Address

Level 1
567 Wairakei Road
Burnside
Christchurch 8053

Postal Address

PO Box 14021
Christchurch Airport
Christchurch 8544

Description

Waitaha Primary Health provides and supports health services in Canterbury's rural and urban communities, including a primary mental health service.

We are responsible for providing essential primary health care services to our enrolled population. We cover the region stretching all the way north to Cheviot, down to Ashburton, west to Hanmer Springs, and east to Akaroa. Please see below for our Primary Mental Health Service or see the Waitaha Primary Health website for information on our full range of services.

Staff

Brief Intervention Co-Ordinator provides up to four free sessions, supporting individuals with pragmatic psychological strategies to assist them in overcoming their difficulties. 

Rural Mental Health Specialists provides a link between primary and specialist mental health services. The primary care liaison assist primary care with the appropriate identification, referral and case management for individuals working through mental illness.

Consultant Clinical Psychologist leads the Waitaha Primary Health's primary mental health team.  The clinical psychologist maintains a clinical caseload and is involved in employment, management and contractual issues related to primary mental health.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply.

Hours

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Primary Mental Health Service

The Primary Mental Health Service provides support and assistance to individuals with primary mental health concerns. This service provides up to four free sessions with an experienced mental health clinician. Individuals will be supported with psychological strategies and assistance to link with community support agencies for on-going support, if needed.
Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Mental health assessment and treatment

Regions

Canterbury

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

GP

Referral Process

This service is available to those people over 13 with a referral from their primary health care team.

Description

The Primary Mental Health Service provides support and assistance to individuals with primary mental health concerns. This service provides up to four free sessions with an experienced mental health clinician. Individuals will be supported with psychological strategies and assistance to link with community support agencies for on-going support, if needed.

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi

Website

www.waitaha.health.nz

https://healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/mental-health/waitaha-primary-health-primary-mental-health/