Phone 0800 839 703 or (07) 343 7718
Email MHSOPRT@lakesdhb.govt.nz
Rotorua Hospital Grounds
2 Ranolf Street
Rotorua 3010
Private Bag 3023
Rotorua
Phone 0800 839 703 or (07) 376 1099
Email MHSOPRT@lakesdhb.govt
38 Kotare Street
Hilltop
Taupō 3330
PO Box 841
Taupō 3351
We provide assessment, treatment and support for people 65 years and older living in our community with either suspected severe mental illness and/or addiction, AND/OR diagnosed Dementia with Behavioural & Psychological symptoms of Dementia.
Our team consists of a variety of professionals, including:
We have two MHSOP teams – one based in the Rotorua Hospital grounds, supporting the Rotorua community and one based at Taupō Hospital supporting the Southern Lakes Community (Taupō, Tūrangi and Mangakino).
Free, Fees apply
New Zealand citizens or those who have obtained permanent residence are entitled to publicly funded health care.
Non-residents may be required to pay for their health care.
Click here to read more about eligibility for funded care at Te Whatu Ora - Lakes.
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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For urgent out of hours assistance, please call the Acute Response Team on 0800 166 167.
Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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For urgent out of hours assistance, please call the Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team on 0800 166 167.
Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).
English, Māori
What Do We Do? We provide and offer: Assessment, treatment and support for people 65 years and older living in our community with either suspected severe mental illness and/or addiction AND/OR diagnosed Dementia with Behavioural & Psychological symptoms of Dementia. Specialist assessment and diagnosis for a range of mental health and addiction conditions (moderate to severe emotional and behavioural disorders). Prescription of medication and we will closely monitor your response to the medication. Consultation and liaison services to primary care providers and other agencies. We can see you: onsite in your home in hospital in a residential or community setting What Happens When We See You? We will: Discuss options with you and together identify your needs Provide support to allow you to get the most out of life Talk to you about your health and provide you and your family/whānau with information and advice Sometimes provide specialist support, by a short stay in hospital and we will continue to provide support during this period. Caring for the Carer Worried about a loved one? It is important you seek help early. We can provide support and advice to family/whānau or friends providing care to a loved one with dementia or other difficulties. The right support will help you look after your own health so you don't get exhausted, desperate, or reach a crisis situation. Your GP is the first person to help with a diagnosis and connecting you with support services. IT IS OK TO ASK FOR HELP, TALK TO US IF YOU NEED ADVICE OR SUPPORT
Mental health
Mental health assessment and treatment
Lakes
Older adult / Kaumātua
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
We accept self-referals, GP, Health NZ Clinical services, Rest Homes and Community services, covering Lakes and surrounding districts.
Process:
Visit your family doctor (GP) who will then send a referral to our service. Your GP may do various tests for physical screening. This is very important to rule out any underlying factors that may be causing your symptoms.
Who Do We See?
We see people:
What Do We Do?
We provide and offer:
We can see you:
What Happens When We See You?
We will:
Caring for the Carer
Worried about a loved one? It is important you seek help early.
We can provide support and advice to family/whānau or friends providing care to a loved one with dementia or other difficulties.
The right support will help you look after your own health so you don't get exhausted, desperate, or reach a crisis situation.
Your GP is the first person to help with a diagnosis and connecting you with support services.
IT IS OK TO ASK FOR HELP, TALK TO US IF YOU NEED ADVICE OR SUPPORT
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Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
For more information on public transport options, click on the location links below:
For more information on parking options, click on the location links below:
https://healthpoint.co.nz/public/psychiatry/mental-health-services-for-older-people-mhsop/