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Southern DHB Child and Youth Mental Health Services
Public Service, Mental Health, Mental Health & Addictions
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9 Moray Place, Dunedin
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Southern DHB Child and Youth Mental Health Services are delivered by three teams: Child, Adolescent and Family Service (CAFS), Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Service (CAFMHS) and Youth Specialty Service (YSS).
Child, Adolescent and Family Service (CAFS) operates out of Southland Hospital in Invercargill, 6 Irwell Street, Gore and 19 Douglas Street, Frankton and provide assessment and treatment primarily to children and young people aged up to 18 years.
Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Service (CAFMHS) operates out of 9 Moray Place, Dunedin, 24 Clyde Street, Balclutha, Hospital Street, Clyde and 2 Trent Street, Ōamaru and provides assessment and treatment for children and young people aged up to 14 years.
Youth Specialty Service (YSS) operates out of 8 Moray Place, Dunedin and provides assessment and treatment for young people aged between 14 to 18 years.
Programmes
Specialist Mental Health Community Services
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago, Southland, Waitaki
- Age Groups
Child / tamariki, Youth / rangatahi
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
We accept referrals from professionals involved with children, adolescents and their families including Oranga Tamariki and schools.
The Youth Specialty Service also accepts direct referrals from clients or their families/whānau.…
Description
This service provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for children, young people and their families who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health problems, suspected psychiatric disorders, or severe emotional and…
Co-Existing Problems - Mental Health and Addictions
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions
- Regions
Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago, Southland, Waitaki
- Age Groups
Child / tamariki, Youth / rangatahi
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
We accept referrals from professionals involved with children, adolescents and their families including Oranga Tamariki and schools.
The Youth Specialty Service also accepts direct referrals from clients or their families/whānau.…
Description
This community-based recovery-focused service provides comprehensive assessment, treatment, therapy and support for young people who are experiencing problems relating to both their mental health and addictions (alcohol or other drugs).
Eating Disorders
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Eating disorders
- Regions
Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago, Southland, Waitaki
- Age Groups
Child / tamariki, Youth / rangatahi
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
We accept referrals from professionals involved with children, adolescents and their families including Oranga Tamariki and schools.
The Youth Specialty Service also accepts direct referrals from clients or their families/whānau.…
Description
This service provide a treatment programme tailored to the young person’s needs and may include: - individual psychotherapy, educational and skills groups, group therapy, family therapy, medical management, medication and…
Alcohol and Other Drug Services
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD)
- Regions
Dunedin - South Otago
- Age Groups
Youth / rangatahi
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
We accept referrals from professionals involved with children, adolescents and their families including Oranga Tamariki and schools. We also accept direct referrals from clients or their families/whānau.
Please contact the…
Description
A Youth Alcohol and Other Drug Counsellor works out of the Youth Specialist Service team and offers an outpatient clinic for young people aged 14 - 18 years and their…
Youth Forensic Service
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Forensic
- Regions
Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago, Southland, Waitaki
- Age Groups
Youth / rangatahi
- Referral Types
Corrections
Referral Process
Referrals to the Youth Forensic Service come from Oranga Tamariki, the courts, probation services and prisons. The screening/triage information provided may include a summary of facts, the criminal list obtained…
Description
The Youth Forensic Service provides access to mental health services for any youth in contact with the juvenile justice system who are in need of mental health screening, including AOD…
Ward 9C Acute Inpatient Unit - Youth Beds
- Programme Areas
Crisis / acute, Mental health
- Programme Type
Acute services
- Regions
Nelson Marlborough, Central Lakes, West Coast, Canterbury, South Canterbury, Dunedin - South Otago, Southland, Waitaki
- Age Groups
Youth / rangatahi
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals must come via a South Island DHB. See referral document for details.
Description
Ward 9C has two South Island regional youth inpatient beds within a dedicated youth area. Adult patients are encouraged to avoid this area unless they are accessing their own rooms.…
Charges
There are no fees for services to public patients if you are lawfully in New Zealand and meet one of the eligibility criteria set by the Ministry of Health. If you do not meet the criteria, you will be required to pay for the full cost of any medical treatment you recieve during your stay.
To check whether you meet the specified eligibility criteria, visit the Ministry of Health website www.moh.govt.nz/eligibility
Hours
9 Moray Place, Dunedin
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Document Downloads
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Tell Us What You Think
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Youth Specialty Service (YSS) Brochure
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YSS operates out of 8 Moray Place, Dunedin -
Child and Family Mental Health Service (CAFMHS) Brochure
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CAFMHS operates out of 9 Moray Place, Dunedin, 24 Clyde Street, Balclutha, Hospital Street, Clyde and 2 Trent Street, Oamaru -
Child, Adolescent & Family Service (CAFS) Brochure
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CAFS operates out of Southland Hospital, 6 Irwell Street, Gore and 19 Douglas Street, Frankton -
Useful Patient Information - YSS
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YSS operates out of 8 Moray Place, Dunedin -
Useful Patient Information - CAFMHS
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CAFMHS operates out of 9 Moray Place, Dunedin, 24 Clyde Street, Balclutha, Hospital Street, Clyde and 2 Trent Street, Oamaru -
Useful Patient Information - CAFS
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CAFS operates out of Southland Hospital, 6 Irwell Street, Gore and 19 Douglas Street, Frankton
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Contact Details
9 Moray Place, Dunedin
Dunedin - South Otago
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Phone
(03) 471 7105
Website
Child & Youth Mental Health Services operating out of 9 Moray Place, Dunedin are provided by CAFMHS - Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Service
9 Moray Place
Dunedin
Otago 9016
Street Address
9 Moray Place
Dunedin
Otago 9016
Southland Hospital, Invercargill
Southland
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Phone
(03) 214 5753 or 0800 44 33 66
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Fax
(03) 214 7279
Website
24 Clyde Street, Balclutha
Dunedin - South Otago
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Phone
(03) 419 0440
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Fax
(03) 419 0441
Website
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This page was last updated at 12:21PM on April 28, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Southern DHB Child and Youth Mental Health Services.