Regional Huntington’s Disease Service | Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Auckland and Northern Region

54 Carrington Road, Pt Chevalier, Auckland

Contact Details

Phone (09) 815 5667
Email RegionalHDService@adhb.govt.nz

Street Address

54 Carrington Road
Point Chevalier
Auckland
Auckland 1026

Postal Address

Point Chevalier Clinical Centre
Regional Huntington Disease Service
c/o Rehab Plus
54 Carrington Road
Point Chevalier
Auckland 1025

Tōtara Health, 1 McCrae Way, New Lynn, Auckland

Contact Details

Phone (09) 815 5667
Email RegionalHDService@adhb.govt.nz

Street Address

1 McCrae Way
New Lynn
Auckland
Auckland 0600

Postal Address

Point Chevalier Clinical Centre
Regional Huntington Disease Service
c/o Rehab Plus
54 Carrington Road
Point Chevalier
Auckland 1025

17 Lambie Drive, Manukau, Auckland

Contact Details

Phone (09) 815 5667
Email RegionalHDService@adhb.govt.nz

Street Address

7/17 Lambie Drive
Manukau
Auckland
Auckland 2104

Postal Address

Point Chevalier Clinical Centre
Regional Huntington Disease Service
c/o Rehab Plus
54 Carrington Road
Point Chevalier
Auckland 1025

Whangārei Hospital

Contact Details

Phone (09) 815 5667
Email RegionalHDService@adhb.govt.nz

Street Address

Child Health Care Centre, Gate 16, Hospital Road
Whangārei
Northland 0148

Postal Address

Point Chevalier Clinical Centre
Regional Huntington Disease Service
c/o Rehab Plus
54 Carrington Road
Point Chevalier
Auckland 1025

Description

The Regional Huntington’s Disease (HD) Service provides specialist assessment, management, and clinical support for people with Huntington’s disease across the Auckland and Northland regions.
 
Our team works in partnership with a wide network of services and NGO’s, including:
  • Auckland Genetics Service
  • Neurology and Movement Disorders teams at Auckland Hospital
  • Liaison Psychiatry
  • HD Youth Organisation and other HD Associations
  • Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora) services across Auckland, Waitemata and County Manukau
  • NGOs, primary healthcare providers, Kaikaranga (formerly Taikura Trust), and other mental health services.
We support individuals and families throughout the course of the condition, from Presymptomatic testing through to advanced stage care.


Clinical and Genetic Support

We offer:
  • Comprehensive assessments for Presymptomatic and Predictive HD testing
  • Close collaboration with Auckland Genetics Service for follow up and counselling
  • Support for reproductive planning, including coordination with fertility services for IVF options aimed at preventing transmission of the HD gene
  • Integrated care with Neurology, including the Movement Disorders team. Opportunities to participate in research, including ENROLL HD, the Skyhawk study, and future clinical trials

Staff

  • Dr Rudi Kritzinger — Neuropsychiatrist
  • Ray Jauny — Nurse Specialist

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Hours

54 Carrington Road, Pt Chevalier, Auckland

Mon 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wed 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Second wednesday of the month

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (1 Feb).

Tōtara Health, 1 McCrae Way, New Lynn, Auckland

Wed 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (1 Feb).

17 Lambie Drive, Manukau, Auckland

Wed 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Last Wednesday of the month

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (1 Feb).

Whangārei Hospital

Every 4 months

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans, English, French

Parking

Visitor parking is available at Rehab Plus and surrounding facilities.

Other

The Regional HD Service is not an acute mental health service. As a regional, part time service, we aim to respond to enquiries within 72 hours. Our services is delivered through elective outpatient clinics across four locations, as listed below, along with community based assessments and support.
 
For urgent or acute mental health concerns, please contact the Mental Health Crisis Service in your local Health New Zealand catchment area.
 
Mental Health Crisis Support
  • Auckland 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Team: 0800 800 717
  • Waitemata / West Auckland / North Shore Crisis Team: 09 486 8900 (after hours)
  • Counties Manukau / South Auckland Crisis Team: 09 261 3700
  • Northland: 0800 223 371
 
National Helplines
  • Need to Talk? (1737): Call or text 1737 anytime to speak with a trained counsellor
  • Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP)
  • Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
  • Youth line (for young people): 0800 376 633 or text 234
  • Peer TALK (after hours peer support): 0800 234 432
 
What to Do in an Emergency
If you or someone is in immediate danger, at risk of harm, or unable to stay safe, go to the nearest hospital emergency department or call 111 right away.

https://healthpoint.co.nz/public/psychiatry/regional-huntingtons-disease-service-health/