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Mental Health Assessment & Brief Care (ABC) Team | Taranaki

Mental Health Service

Today

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

Description

Mental Health Assessment & Brief Care (ABC) Team is 24 hours a day, seven days a week on site and mobile mental health assessment team responds to people experiencing distressing and/or debilitating mental health concerns across the region.

The ABC Team respond to in excess of 450 calls per month, many of these calls are self-referrals or concerned whānau. The ABC Team works with General Practitioners, TDHB Emergency Departments (both New Plymouth and Hāwera), Taranaki Police, other social service agencies, the public and individuals responding to requests for mental health assistance and advice.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply

Hours

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

Mon – Sun midnight – midnight

This service operates 24 hours, 7 days a week. 

Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays.
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Mental Health Assessments

The team are experienced Registered Nurses and appointed Duly Authorised Officers (DAO) under the Mental Health Act (1992) responsible for undertaking mental health assessments as well as facilitating Mental Health Act requirements in their DAO roles. The team has access to a duty Psychiatrist 24/7 and will facilitate assessments with a psychiatrist, if indicated.

Programme Areas

Crisis / acute, Mental health

Programme Type

DHB Mental Health Crisis, Intake / assessment

Regions

Taranaki

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Referrals to this service are accepted from a range of sources including self referrals/walk ins, public enquiries, GPs, other DHB services/ED/ward, social service agency referrals, concerned members of the public and Police.

Please contact us on Freephone: 0508 292 467

This service caters predominantly for adults aged 17-65 years but also works with children, youth and older adults, especially after hours.

Description

The team are experienced Registered Nurses and appointed Duly Authorised Officers (DAO) under the Mental Health Act (1992) responsible for undertaking mental health assessments as well as facilitating Mental Health Act requirements in their DAO roles.

The team has access to a duty Psychiatrist 24/7 and will facilitate assessments with a psychiatrist, if indicated.

Intake Co-ordination & Consultancy Liaison

The ABC Team provides Intake Co-ordination and on-site Consultancy Liaison services to Taranaki DHB physical health wards and New Plymouth Emergency Department Monday to Sunday 0800-1630hrs.

Programme Areas

Crisis / acute, Mental health

Programme Type

Intake / assessment

Regions

Taranaki

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Referrals to this service are accepted from a range of sources including self referrals/walk ins, public enquiries, GPs, other DHB services/ED/ward.

Please contact us on Freephone: 0508 292 467.

This service caters for adults aged 17-65 years.

Description

The ABC Team provides Intake Co-ordination and on-site Consultancy Liaison services to Taranaki DHB physical health wards and New Plymouth Emergency Department Monday to Sunday 0800-1630hrs.

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly

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Contact Details

12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

27 David Street
Westown
New Plymouth
Taranaki 4310

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Street Address

27 David Street
Westown
New Plymouth
Taranaki 4310

Postal Address

23 David Street
Westown
New Plymouth 4310

This page was last updated at 2:53PM on August 7, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Mental Health Assessment & Brief Care (ABC) Team | Taranaki.