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Adult Mental Health Service | Waitematā
Public Service, Psychiatry, Mental Health
Description
Adult Mental Health Services are provided to adults (18-65 years) residing in the North Shore, Waitakere and Rodney districts.
- Community based care providing outpatient appointments
- Inpatient care (Emergency / crisis assessment 24/7)
- Alternatives to admission (crisis respite care and home based crisis support)
- Access to specialist ongoing rehabilitation & extended care residential facilities (residential support needs provided by NGO, clinical needs met by WDHB)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Community based
Free parking is available on the street and in off-street designated areas.
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Team |
Location |
Hours |
Phone/email |
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North Shore |
44 Taharoto Rd, Takapuna, North Shore |
8.00am - 4.30pm |
Tel: (09) 487 1414 Email: NorthCommunityMHS@waitematadhb.govt.nz |
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Acute concerns after hours |
Tel: (09) 486 8900 (ask for mental health)
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West |
Waimarino, 33 Paramount Dr, Henderson |
8.00am – 4.30pm |
Tel: (09) 822 8501 Email: WestAdultCommunityMHS@waitematadhb.govt.nz |
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Acute concerns after hours |
Tel: (09) 822 8501
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Rodney |
Red Beach 136 Whangaparaoa Rd, Red Beach |
8.00am – 4.30pm |
Tel: (09) 427 0360 Email: |
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Helensville 65 Commercial Rd, Helensville |
8.00am – 4.30pm |
Tel: (09) 420 9450 Email: |
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Tohu Wairua 77 Morrison Drive, Warkworth |
8.00am – 4.30pm |
Tel: (09) 422 2710 Email: |
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New referrals and acute concerns after hours for all of Rodney |
Tel: (09) 427 0360 Email: |
Inpatient Units
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North Shore
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He Puna Waiora |
Tel: (09) 486 8922 Email: HPW.admin@waitemata.govt.nz |
Visiting Hours by apppointment only There may be added COVID restrictions - please speak to the ward directly for more information. Parking |
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Waitakere
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Waiatarau |
Tel: (09) 837 6640 Email: Waiatarau.admin@waitematadhb.govt.nz |
Visiting hours by appointment only ICU by appointment only Parking |
Referral Expectations
You may be referred to us by your GP if your symptoms are severe and you are having difficulties functioning in your everyday life. Sometimes there may be a waiting period before you are offered an appointment. If your problem is very urgent, you will be seen the same day you are referred.
Other
Accessing information about mental illnesses
* Mental Health Foundation of NZ
Information about the types of mental illnesses and disorders. Visit them here http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/a-z/
* Depression
http://www.depression.org.nz/
* Ministry of Health
http://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/mental-health
Medication
* Choice & Medication
Information on medication used in mental health and addictions – refer to http://www.choiceandmedication.org/waitemata/
Contact Details
Refer to Contact Information in this page for individual teams.
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This page was last updated at 12:47PM on September 17, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Adult Mental Health Service | Waitematā.