Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua Midcentral - Early Intervention in Psychosis Service

20 Allardice Street, Dannevirke

Contact Details

Street Address

4 Rongopai Street
Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North
Manawatu-Wanganui 4414

Postal Address

eImpact
Private Bag 11036
Palmerston North

Description

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua Midcentral - Early Intervention in Psychosis Service 

Specialist assessment and treatment for adolescents and young adults aged between 14-25yrs with an identified or suspected psychotic disorder.

Our vision is to intervene early, responsively and significantly using Early Intervention Psychosis (FREEDOM) principles to youth experiencing ‘First Episode Psychosis’ across the rural and urban MidCentral DHB region.

Staff

The team comprises professional, qualified and trained staff that include clinical lead, nursing staff, psychiatrist, social worker, psychologist and a whānau ora kaitautoko.

Early Intervention Clinical Lead- Sheridan McIsaac
Current Acting Manager - Bev Huttley

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply

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), Wellington Anniversary (19 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Languages Spoken

English, Māori,

Programmes

eIMPACT

“Psychosis” describes symptoms that can accompany some forms of mental illness. These symptoms vary between different people. The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service provides: Specialist assessment and treatment for adolescents and young adults aged between 14-25yrs with an identified or suspected psychotic disorder for up to two years. Trained and skilful staff to attempt to reduce the disruption to peoples lives by intervening early and effectively. Education and support to key family/whānau members. Alcohol and other Drug education Assessment and treatments options will be explained and discussed. With consent, we encourage family/whānau to be fully involved. An opportunity for the young person to explore an explanatory model of their experiences and master the tools of recovery. Advice around lifestyle management of psychosis both for the young person and their family over key developmental stages. Where needed, alcohol and drug education, specifically in relation to psychosis. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Development of relapse prevention tools such as early warning signs with matching strategies for intervention. Optimal medication interventions to maximise recovery, improve the young persons experience and improve functioning. Anyone can have psychotic experiences and they can be treated. If psychotic experiences can be treated early, many longer term problems may be prevented.
Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Mental health assessment and treatment

Regions

MidCentral

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Contact us for more information.

Description

“Psychosis” describes symptoms that can accompany some forms of mental illness. These symptoms vary between different people.

The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service provides: 

  • Specialist assessment and treatment for adolescents and young adults aged between 14-25yrs with an identified or suspected psychotic disorder for up to two years.
  • Trained and skilful staff to attempt to reduce the disruption to peoples lives by intervening early and effectively.
  • Education and support to key family/whānau members.
  • Alcohol and other Drug education 
  • Assessment and treatments options will be explained and discussed.
  • With consent, we encourage family/whānau to be fully involved.
  • An opportunity for the young person to explore an explanatory model of their experiences and master the tools of recovery.
  • Advice around lifestyle management of psychosis both for the young person and their family over key developmental stages.
  • Where needed, alcohol and drug education, specifically in relation to psychosis.
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
  • Development of relapse prevention tools such as early warning signs with matching strategies for intervention.
  • Optimal medication interventions to maximise recovery, improve the young persons experience and improve functioning.  

Anyone can have psychotic experiences and they can be treated. If psychotic experiences can be treated early, many longer term problems may be prevented.

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi

Public Transport

Palmeston North Hospital is on the Milson line bus route.

Parking

Parking on the street

Website

info.health.nz/locations/manawatu-whanganui

https://healthpoint.co.nz./mental-health-addictions/mental-health/te-pae-hauora-o-ruahine-o-tararua-midcentral/