Mental Health & Addictions - Psychiatry for Older People Service (POPS) | Te Tai Tokerau (Northland)

Whangārei Hospital

Contact Details

Phone (09) 430 4101 ext 8408

Street Address

Whangārei Hospital
2 Hospital Road
Whangārei

Postal Address

Whangārei Hospital
Private Bag 9742
Whangārei 0148

Description

Provides community based assessment and treatment for older people with mental illness, including crisis support.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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), Northland Anniversary (26 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Psychiatry for Older People Service (POPS)

Provides assessment and treatment for persons aged 65 yrs+ who are experiencing an acute mental health illness or people living with dementia of any age who are experiencing significant behavioural and psychological challenges. Our Service supports persons aged 65 yrs+
Programme Areas

Crisis / acute, Mental health

Programme Type

Intake / assessment, Mental health assessment and treatment

Regions

Northland

Age Groups

Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Referrals to this services are accepted primarily from GPs, and internal referrals from NDHB specialists are considered.

Description

Provides assessment and treatment for persons aged 65 yrs+ who are experiencing an acute mental health illness or people living with dementia of any age who are experiencing significant behavioural and psychological challenges.

Our Service supports persons aged 65 yrs+

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi

Website

www.northlanddhb.org.nz/

https://healthpoint.co.nz./public/psychiatry/mental-health-addictions-psychiatry-for-older/