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Mental Health Advisory Team | Southern | Te Whatu Ora
Public Service, Mental Health, Mental Health & Addictions
Today
Southland Hospital, Invercargill
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Wakari Hospital, Dunedin
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Formery Southern DHB Mental Health Advisory Team
Consumers are the past, the present and the future of Southern DHB Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Services. To ensure consumer and family, whānau participation in the development and quality improvement of service delivery, Southern DHB has Adult Consumer Advisors, Youth Advisors, and Family Advisors based in Southland and Dunedin.
The Adult Consumer Advisor, Youth Advisor and Family Advisor roles are part of the service leadership advising management and they do not provide individual advocacy or support.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
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
Southland Hospital, Invercargill
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Wakari Hospital, Dunedin
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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For out of hours crisis response, please call 0800 46 78 46.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
The Adult Consumer Advisor's role is part of the service leadership advising management and they do not provide individual advocacy or support. The Consumer Advisors ensure that mental health consumers’ views are heard by policy makers, service providers and the community, through promoting consumer participation in relevant policy making and service development decisions, implementation and evaluation. The advisor works to bridge the gap between the grassroots personal knowledge of consumers and the knowledge of policy makers and service providers.
The Adult Consumer Advisor's role is part of the service leadership advising management and they do not provide individual advocacy or support. The Consumer Advisors ensure that mental health consumers’ views are heard by policy makers, service providers and the community, through promoting consumer participation in relevant policy making and service development decisions, implementation and evaluation. The advisor works to bridge the gap between the grassroots personal knowledge of consumers and the knowledge of policy makers and service providers.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Training - mental health
- Regions
Waitaki, Central Lakes, Southland, Dunedin - South Otago
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
Description
The Adult Consumer Advisor's role is part of the service leadership advising management and they do not provide individual advocacy or support.
The Consumer Advisors ensure that mental health consumers’ views are heard by policy makers, service providers and the community, through promoting consumer participation in relevant policy making and service development decisions, implementation and evaluation.
The advisor works to bridge the gap between the grassroots personal knowledge of consumers and the knowledge of policy makers and service providers.
- Consumer Advisor Brochure (District) (PDF, 486 KB)
Note: PDF downloads require the free Adobe Reader application to view.
The Youth Advisor's role is part of the service leadership advising management and they do not provide individual advocacy or support. The Youth Advisor has been appointed to represent the interests of children and young people within the Mental Health and Addictions Services by participating in service planning, quality, recruitment, workforce development and strategic planning. The Youth Advisor brings the voice, views and opinions of young people to the table.
The Youth Advisor's role is part of the service leadership advising management and they do not provide individual advocacy or support. The Youth Advisor has been appointed to represent the interests of children and young people within the Mental Health and Addictions Services by participating in service planning, quality, recruitment, workforce development and strategic planning. The Youth Advisor brings the voice, views and opinions of young people to the table.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Training - mental health
- Regions
Waitaki, Central Lakes, Southland, Dunedin - South Otago
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
Description
The Youth Advisor's role is part of the service leadership advising management and they do not provide individual advocacy or support.
The Youth Advisor has been appointed to represent the interests of children and young people within the Mental Health and Addictions Services by participating in service planning, quality, recruitment, workforce development and strategic planning.
The Youth Advisor brings the voice, views and opinions of young people to the table.
- Youth Advisor Brochure (District) (PDF, 350.4 KB)
Note: PDF downloads require the free Adobe Reader application to view.
The Family Advisor's role is part of the service leadership advising management and they do not provide individual advocacy or support. The Southern District Health Board employs a family representative to ensure family participation into policy, planning and auditing of mental health services.
The Family Advisor's role is part of the service leadership advising management and they do not provide individual advocacy or support. The Southern District Health Board employs a family representative to ensure family participation into policy, planning and auditing of mental health services.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Training - mental health
- Regions
Waitaki, Central Lakes, Southland, Dunedin - South Otago
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Description
The Family Advisor's role is part of the service leadership advising management and they do not provide individual advocacy or support.
The Southern District Health Board employs a family representative to ensure family participation into policy, planning and auditing of mental health services.
- Family Advisor Brochure (District) (PDF, 260.5 KB)
Note: PDF downloads require the free Adobe Reader application to view.
Advisors provide advice and information to service users and their family/whānau and other supporters.
Advisors provide advice and information to service users and their family/whānau and other supporters.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Waitaki, Central Lakes, Southland, Dunedin - South Otago
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Description
Advisors provide advice and information to service users and their family/whānau and other supporters.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
Document Downloads
- Consumer Advisor Brochure (District) (PDF, 486 KB)
- Youth Advisor Brochure (District) (PDF, 350.4 KB)
- Family Advisor Brochure (District) (PDF, 453 KB)
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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 7231
Website
Wakari Hospital, Dunedin
Dunedin - South Otago
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
0800 44 33 66
Website
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This page was last updated at 3:43PM on April 23, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Mental Health Advisory Team | Southern | Te Whatu Ora.