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Description
Youth and Adult Forensic Community Service teams are located throughout the region from Gisborne to Wanganui and down to Wellington.
Te Korowai Whāriki is a regional and national service provider. The regional services are spread across the central region from Gisborne to Wanganui and down to Wellington.
Te Korowai Whāriki also provides the Central Regional Forensic Adult Inpatient Mental Health Service, Nga Taiohi National Secure Youth Forensic Inpatient Mental Health Service and Regional Rehabilitation and Extended Care Inpatient Service.
Our Forensic and Inpatient Rehabilitation Services supports Māori clients in strengthening their cultural identity to support their recovery and wellbeing. Vaka Pasifika is the base for Te Korowai Whāriki specialist Health Pasifika team, and complements Ruaumoko.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
To find out if you are eligible for healthcare funding, please see the Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service website.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Wellington Anniversary (20 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), 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).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
The Central Regional Forensic Adult Mental Health Service covers Wellington, Manawatu-Wanganui, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne districts. The forensic mental health services operate between the criminal justice system and general mental health services. They focus on managing and giving expert advice about people who present with serious mental health conditions in a variety of settings including prisons, courts, specialised inpatient units and the community. The forensic service works closely with the justice system to provide secure assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for mentally ill offenders, alleged offenders, or adolescents who pose a high risk of offending. We have forensic adult community teams based near the courts in the main cities in each district and near the the 5 prisons in the central region of the North Island.
The Central Regional Forensic Adult Mental Health Service covers Wellington, Manawatu-Wanganui, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne districts. The forensic mental health services operate between the criminal justice system and general mental health services. They focus on managing and giving expert advice about people who present with serious mental health conditions in a variety of settings including prisons, courts, specialised inpatient units and the community. The forensic service works closely with the justice system to provide secure assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for mentally ill offenders, alleged offenders, or adolescents who pose a high risk of offending. We have forensic adult community teams based near the courts in the main cities in each district and near the the 5 prisons in the central region of the North Island.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Forensic
- Regions
MidCentral, Tairāwhiti, Hawke's Bay, Wellington, Hutt, Whanganui, Wairarapa
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Forensic community team:
- Referrals are accepted for clients who come through a forensic inpatient pathway. The service is primarily for Special or Restricted patients who are transitioning from hospital or who are continuing to reside in the community on short or long leave but who remain under the care of the Forensic Service because of their legal status.
Prisons:
- Mental health referrals are sent to the forensic community team for all prisoners who have been screened positive for mental health illness on entry to the prison.
- Referrals can be sent via prison GPs or health units, justice liaison nurses, community mental health services and other regional forensic services.
Description
The Central Regional Forensic Adult Mental Health Service covers Wellington, Manawatu-Wanganui, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne districts. The forensic mental health services operate between the criminal justice system and general mental health services. They focus on managing and giving expert advice about people who present with serious mental health conditions in a variety of settings including prisons, courts, specialised inpatient units and the community. The forensic service works closely with the justice system to provide secure assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for mentally ill offenders, alleged offenders, or adolescents who pose a high risk of offending.
We have forensic adult community teams based near the courts in the main cities in each district and near the the 5 prisons in the central region of the North Island.
The Central Regional Forensic Youth Mental Health Service covers Wellington, Manawatu-Wanganui, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne districts. Staff in this service are strategically placed throughout the region and have 3 specific areas of provision: Youth courts Youth offending unit Youth justice residential centres
The Central Regional Forensic Youth Mental Health Service covers Wellington, Manawatu-Wanganui, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne districts. Staff in this service are strategically placed throughout the region and have 3 specific areas of provision: Youth courts Youth offending unit Youth justice residential centres
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Forensic
- Regions
MidCentral, Tairāwhiti, Hawke's Bay, Wellington, Hutt, Whanganui, Wairarapa
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Forensic youth community team
- Referrals are accepted for clients who come through a forensic inpatient pathway. The service is primarily for Special or Restricted patients who are transitioning from hospital or who are continuing to reside in the community on short or long leave and who remain under the care of the Forensic Service because of their legal status.
Prisons
- Mental health referrals are sent to forensic community team for all prisoners who have been screened positive for mental health illness on entry to the prison
- Referrals can be sent via prison GPs or health units, justice liaison nurses, community mental health services and other regional forensic services.
Youth justice residential centres and youth offending units
- All young people entering these facilities are seen by the forensic youth team.
Description
The Central Regional Forensic Youth Mental Health Service covers Wellington, Manawatu-Wanganui, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne districts. Staff in this service are strategically placed throughout the region and have 3 specific areas of provision:
- Youth courts
- Youth offending unit
- Youth justice residential centres
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
Website
Contact Details
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Phone
(04) 918 2471
Website
16 Hospital Drive
Kenepuru
Porirua
Wellington 5022
Street Address
16 Hospital Drive
Kenepuru
Porirua
Wellington 5022
Postal Address
Kenepuru Community Hospital
PO Box 50215
Porirua 5240
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This page was last updated at 4:16PM on December 17, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Korowai Whāriki - Central Regional Forensic Community Mental Health Service | MHAIDS.