Mental health
Forensic
Waitaki, Central Lakes, Southland, Dunedin - South Otago
Adult / Pakeke
DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referrals to this service can be received from Inpatient Forensic Mental Health Services (locally and nationally), other Mental Health Services and via Prision Liaison Services.
Forensic psychiatry deals with the assessment, treatment and long term management of those patients whose mental disorder affects their behaviour to such a degree that they are liable to or have offended against the law.
The team includes:
Assessment and treatment:
This is a Mental Health assessment, in conjunction with the client; a treatment plan will be developed to meet their specific needs.
Support and treatment:
Ongoing support and education will be provided to clients, their family/whānau/care‐givers as well as community organisations.
Discharge:
Regular reviews are held and discharge is planned with the client to ensure that sufficient support is available.
This team covers the Southland region
This team covers Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago and Waitaki regions
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https://healthpoint.co.nz/public/mental-health-specialty/forensic-services-southern-te-whatu-ora/