Mental Health Services | Waitematā

Public Service, Psychiatry, Mental Health

Description

We provide a range of services for children and adults with moderate to severe mental illness or psychological distress. Services are provided by a variety of trained professionals including psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers.

Our services work alongside the person and their family/whānau to provide treatments that will help people recover from mental illness. These may be medications and/or talking therapies. Staff work to empower and support people on their recovery journey.

We mainly provide services to residents of North Shore, Waitakere and Rodney districts. Two of our services (Forensics and CADS) provide services for the entire Auckland region.

Adult Mental Health Services (Community & Inpatient) (ages 20-65)
Cultural Services for Pacific, Māori and Asian Peoples
Mental Health Services for Older Adults (ages 65+)
Emergency Care Centre and Psychiatry Liaison
Service Coordination
Community Alcohol and Drug Services (Auckland-wide)
Forensics Psychiatry Services (Auckland-wide)

Referral Expectations

You may be referred by your GP if your symptoms are severe and you are having difficulties functioning in your everyday life. Sometimes there may be a waiting period before you are offered an appointment. If your problem is very urgent, you will be seen the same day you are referred.

Other

Accessing information about mental illnesses

* Mental Health Foundation of NZ
Information about the types of mental illnesses and disorders. Visit them here http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/a-z/

* Depression
http://www.depression.org.nz/

* Ministry of Health
http://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/mental-health

Medication

* Choice & Medication
Information on medication used in mental health and addictions – refer to http://www.choiceandmedication.org/waitemata/