Phone (07) 376 1099
Fax (07) 376 1093
38 Kotare Street
Hilltop
Taupō 3330
Taupō Hospital
PO Box 841
Taupō 3351
Our two adult community teams provide mental health, addictions and perinatal mental health support.
We have two Adult Community Mental Health & Addiction teams – one based at Te Ngako, supporting the Rotorua community, and one based at Taupō Hospital supporting the Southern Lakes community (Taupō, Tūrangi and Mangakino).
Each community team has representation from psychiatry, psychology, community nursing, social work, occupational therapy and addiction specialists.
Our Taupō based services also includes primary mental health and addiction clinicians who work closely with GPs in the region and deliver talking therapies.
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 Lakes DHB.
| 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).
| 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).
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Who Are We We are a multidisciplinary team consisting of a clinical nurse manager, nurses, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists and manawa pou for cultural support. What Do We Do We provide and offer: Clinical assessment and treatment for a range of mental health and addiction conditions Cognitive assessment and psychometric testing Talking therapies and/or prescribed medicine/s that will assist you in your recovery Consultation and liaison services to primary care providers and other agencies Who Do We See We usually see people aged 19 - 65 however where there is concerns for those individuals outside the usual age range we can be consulted to determine appropriate service. Where Can We see You We can see you: At our clinic In your home In hospital At your GP's clinic/surgery In a residential or community setting What Happens When We See You When a referral is received we will: Make contact with you to arrange an appointment with one of our clinicians Work in partnership with you and your family/whānau and/or significant others on a plan of care to support you in your recovery Coordinate education and support for you and your family/whānau and/or significant others Work in collaboration with other services to help meet your needs
Mental health
Mental health assessment and treatment
Lakes
Adult / Pakeke
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referrals can be made through the Lakes DHB - Triage Service.
Who Are We
We are a multidisciplinary team consisting of a clinical nurse manager, nurses, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists and manawa pou for cultural support.
What Do We Do
We provide and offer:
Who Do We See
We usually see people aged 19 - 65 however where there is concerns for those individuals outside the usual age range we can be consulted to determine appropriate service.
Where Can We see You
We can see you:
What Happens When We See You
When a referral is received we will:
This is a specialist service focused on reducing the harms of Opioid Dependence (uncontrolled addiction to morphine, oxycodone, methadone, codeine, etc). The service is part of Lakes DHB Mental Health and Addiction Services. It is based in Rotorua with satellite clinics covering Taupō, Tūrangi and Mangakino.
Addictions - drug & alcohol, Detox and rehabilitation
Opioid substitution treatment
Lakes
Adult / Pakeke
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Clients can self-refer or can be referred by a medical practitioner or by other alcohol and drug services. When referred, clients are offered an appointment within 2 weeks.
This is a specialist service focused on reducing the harms of Opioid Dependence (uncontrolled addiction to morphine, oxycodone, methadone, codeine, etc). The service is part of Lakes DHB Mental Health and Addiction Services.
It is based in Rotorua with satellite clinics covering Taupō, Tūrangi and Mangakino.
The Perinatal Mental Health Team at Lakes DHB provides support to mothers and babies and pregnant women who have mental health issues. The multi-disciplinary team members (MDT) discuss treatment options and will also consider referrals on to other services including Post Natal Therapy Services, Well Child providers and others.
Maternal mental health or addiction, Mental health
Maternal mental health assessment and treatment
Lakes
Adult / Pakeke
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referrals can be made through the Lakes DHB - Triage Service.
The Perinatal Mental Health Team at Lakes DHB provides support to mothers and babies and pregnant women who have mental health issues. The multi-disciplinary team members (MDT) discuss treatment options and will also consider referrals on to other services including Post Natal Therapy Services, Well Child providers and others.
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, click on the location links below:
https://healthpoint.co.nz./public/psychiatry/adult-community-mental-health-addiction-services/