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Christchurch PHO - Primary Mental Health Service
Mental Health Service, Addiction
Today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Christchurch PHO facilitates the delivery of primary care services to their enrolled population.
Please see below for the Primary Mental Health Service offered by the PHO, or visit the Christchurch PHO website for information on the full range of services. The PHO is also a member of the Youth Addictions and Mental Health Alliance (YAMHA) and can facilitate entry into these additional services, if relevant.
How do I access this service?
Enrolled patients
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
This is a free service for eligible enrolled patients.
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora funds the PHO Service.
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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The Christchurch PHO Clinicians offer face to face, phone or visual sessions from their private practices.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
The Primary Mental Health Service includes both mental health and alcohol and other drug responses in primary care, for people who can be appropriately supported in that setting. The Service includes general practice liaison, brief interventions (up to 5 with a brief intervention coordinator), an intensive clinical service for young people, access to psychology services, extended consultations with a GP or practice nurse, and targeted GP consultations for people with a serious mental health condition, and youth aged 14-24 years. This Service can assist people with concerns such as anxiety, low mood, stress management, relationships and adjusting to work and life challenges.
The Primary Mental Health Service includes both mental health and alcohol and other drug responses in primary care, for people who can be appropriately supported in that setting. The Service includes general practice liaison, brief interventions (up to 5 with a brief intervention coordinator), an intensive clinical service for young people, access to psychology services, extended consultations with a GP or practice nurse, and targeted GP consultations for people with a serious mental health condition, and youth aged 14-24 years. This Service can assist people with concerns such as anxiety, low mood, stress management, relationships and adjusting to work and life challenges.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
GP
Referral Process
Referrals are via a Christchurch PHO general practice.
Description
The Primary Mental Health Service includes both mental health and alcohol and other drug responses in primary care, for people who can be appropriately supported in that setting.
The Service includes general practice liaison, brief interventions (up to 5 with a brief intervention coordinator), an intensive clinical service for young people, access to psychology services, extended consultations with a GP or practice nurse, and targeted GP consultations for people with a serious mental health condition, and youth aged 14-24 years.
This Service can assist people with concerns such as anxiety, low mood, stress management, relationships and adjusting to work and life challenges.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
Website
Contact Details
88C Edgeware Road, St Albans, Christchurch
Canterbury
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 3746 288
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Fax
n/a
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Mobile
027 457 4004
Email
Website
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Freephone
0800 746 242
88C Edgeware Road
St Albans
Christchurch 8014
Street Address
88C Edgeware Road
St Albans
Christchurch 8014
Postal Address
PO Box 36208
Merivale
Christchurch 8146
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This page was last updated at 9:30AM on August 8, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Christchurch PHO - Primary Mental Health Service.