Adult Community Mental Health Services

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Non-acute specialist mental health community services

Regions

Lakes

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Referrals can be made through the Lakes DHB - Triage Service.

• Referral Form (DOCX, 141 KB)

Description

Who Are We

We are a multidisciplinary team consisting of a clinical nurse manager, nurses, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists and manawa pou for cultural support.

What Do We Do

We provide and offer:

• Clinical assessment and treatment for a range of mental health and addiction conditions
• Cognitive assessment and psychometric testing
• Talking therapies and/or prescribed medicine/s that will assist you in your recovery
• Consultation and liaison services to primary care providers and other agencies

Who Do We See

We usually see people aged 19 - 65 however where there is concerns for those individuals outside the usual age range we can be consulted to determine appropriate service.

Where Can We see You

We can see you:

• At our clinic
• In your home
• In hospital
• At your GP's clinic/surgery
• In a residential or community setting

What Happens When We See You

When a referral is received we will:

• Make contact with you to arrange an appointment with one of our clinicians
• Work in partnership with you and your family/whānau and/or significant others on a plan of care to support you in your recovery
• Coordinate education and support for you and your family/whānau and/or significant others
• Work in collaboration with other services to help meet your needs