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Malaga a le Pasifika | Waitematā
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Description
Malaga a le Pasifika is a Pacific Mental Health Cultural Liaison Service which provides care support for consumers and their families and works alongside WDHB Clinical Mental Health Services. It is a part of Takanga A Fohe Service which encompasses Isa Lei (Clinical), Tupu (Alcohol and Drug & Gambling) and Avatea (Child and Young Adult support service). We have culture advisors that are competent in Pacific languages and cultural aspects to aid the understanding of the clinical side of mental health for our consumers.
What is Mental Illness?
Staff
Hours
Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Not open on Public Holidays
Common Conditions
For information about some of the common Mental Health conditions that can be found - please visit our Isa Lei Clinical team page
For information about some of the common Mental Health conditions that can be found - please visit our Isa Lei Clinical team page
Programmes
Malaga a le Pasifika staff will complete cultural assessments and offer advice for referral for Pacific clients to: Pacific mental health services Mainstream mental health services Primary Health Organisations (GPs) Own community.
Malaga a le Pasifika staff will complete cultural assessments and offer advice for referral for Pacific clients to: Pacific mental health services Mainstream mental health services Primary Health Organisations (GPs) Own community.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other, Pacific People
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Pacific People (AOD), Community based support - gambling, Pacific People - gambling & other addictions, Community based support - mental health, Pacific People - mental health
- Regions
North Auckland, West Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referral or entry criteria for Malaga:
- Pacific consumer lives within the WDHB catchment area (West Auckland, North Shore, Rodney District)
- Malaga may also be accessed by contacting the location Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) who will arrange a joint appointment for the consumer and their families, in conjunction with Malaga staff
- all ages accepted.
Description
Malaga a le Pasifika staff will complete cultural assessments and offer advice for referral for Pacific clients to:
- Pacific mental health services
- Mainstream mental health services
- Primary Health Organisations (GPs)
- Own community.
Parking
There is a carpark at 33-37 Paramount Drive, Henderson. Alternatively, parking is available on Paramount Drive and side streets.
Website
Contact Details
33-37 Paramount Drive, Henderson
West Auckland
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Phone
(09) 822 8777
Website
Malaga a le Pasifika Cultural Coordinator: Rima Tiller
Operations Manager: Netini Vaeau
Team Manager: Dwaine Faletanoa'i
Level 1
33-37 Paramount Drive
Henderson
Auckland
Street Address
Level 1
33-37 Paramount Drive
Henderson
Auckland
Postal Address
Malaga a le Pasifika
c/o Takanga A Fohe
Waitematā District Health Board
Private Bag 93-503
Takapuna
Auckland
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This page was last updated at 9:48AM on May 13, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Malaga a le Pasifika | Waitematā.