24/7 assessment and short-term treatment services, including home treatment and crisis respite for people experiencing a severe mental health problem.
MHAHT is not an emergency service. If there is an imminent risk to life or a dangerous or violent situation, please call emergency services on 111 or call 105. Emergency services will call MHAHT if there are urgent mental health concerns.
Staff
All Te Whatu Ora Whanganui community mental health and addiction Services have a multidisciplinary team (MDT) of health professionals who work together with the service user and their family to ensure they receive integrated care to help with their recovery and discharge.
The Te Whatu Ora Whanganui community mental health and addiction service has kaumātua and kuia available to provide cultural support to patients/service users/tangata whaiora and their whānau, if required.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
There are no costs for services for citizens or residents of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Hours
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Mon – Sun
midnight – midnight
This is a 7-day, 24-hour service.
Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Mental Health Assessment and Home Treatment Service
The Mental Health Assessment and Home Treatment Team provide 7-day, 24-hour assessment and short-term treatment services, including home treatment and crisis respite for people experiencing severe mental health problems.
Programme Areas
Crisis / acute,
Mental health
Programme Type
DHB Mental Health Crisis,
Intake / assessment,
Respite
If you have concerns about an individual who you feel may be suffering from a severe mental illness, contact the Mental Health Assessment and Home Treatment Team on 0800 653 358
Description
The Mental Health Assessment and Home Treatment Team provide 7-day, 24-hour assessment and short-term treatment services, including home treatment and crisis respite for people experiencing severe mental health problems.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi,
Phone,
Child / Tamariki friendly