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Forensic Services | Southern | Te Whatu Ora
Public Service, Mental Health, Mental Health & Addictions
Programmes
Court Liaison Service
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Forensic
- Regions
Waitaki, Central Lakes, Southland, Dunedin - South Otago
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Description
The service provides:
- Initial informal Court reports that include mental state examination and risk assessment.
- Support / guidance on relevant legislation.
- Provide recommendations to the Courts.
- Arrange formal Court reports with the Forensic Psychiatrist.
- Treatment and follow up in conjunction with Forensic Psychiatrist.
- Support and education to clients and family/whānau.
- Cultural input/consultation.
- Provide liaison, support and education for clients and staff within the Justice system.
- Liaison and referrals to other agencies, if appropriate, Eg:
- Child and Family Therapy Service
- Alcohol and Drug Service
- Psychological counselling
- Liaison with Prison Liaison Nurse for sentenced/remand inmates who require support.
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Community Forensic Mental Health Team (Southland) Brochure
(PDF, 489.7 KB)
This team covers the Southland region
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Community Forensic Mental Health Team (Otago) Brochure
(PDF, 462.6 KB)
This team covers Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago and Waitaki regions
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Contact Details
Southland Hospital, Invercargill
Southland
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(03) 214 5786
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Fax
(03) 214 5795
Website
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