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Child and Youth Mental Health Services | Southern
Southland Hospital, Invercargill
Contact Details
Phone (03) 214 5753 or 0800 44 33 66
Fax (03) 214 7279
Child & Youth Mental Health Services operating out of Southland Hospital are provided by CAFS - Child, Adolescent and Family Service.
Street Address
Kew Road
Invercargill
Postal Address
Southland Hospital
PO Box 828
Invercargill 9840
6 Irwell Street, Gore
Contact Details
Phone (03) 208 0299
Child & Youth Mental Health Services operating out of 16 Irwell Street, Gore are provided by CAFS - Child, Adolescent and Family Service.
Street Address
6 Irwell Street
Gore
Southland 9710
19 Douglas Street, Frankton, Queenstown
Contact Details
Phone (03) 441 0010
Child & Youth Mental Health Services operating out of 19 Douglas Street, Frankton are provided by CAFS - Child, Adolescent and Family Service.
Street Address
19 Douglas Street
Frankton
Queenstown
Otago 9300
8 Moray Place, Dunedin
Contact Details
Phone (03) 474 5601
Child & Youth Mental Health Services operating out of 8 Moray Place, Dunedin are provided by YSS - Youth Specialty Service
Street Address
Savoy Building
8 Moray Place
Dunedin
Otago 9016
Postal Address
Health New Zealand, Youth Specialty Service, Private Bag 1921, Dunedin 9054
9 Moray Place, Dunedin
Contact Details
Phone (03) 471 7105
Child & Youth Mental Health Services operating out of 9 Moray Place, Dunedin are provided by CAFMHS - Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Service
Street Address
9 Moray Place
Dunedin Central
Dunedin
Otago 9016
Postal Address
Health New Zealand, Child and Family Mental Health Service, Private Bag 1921, Dunedin 9054
24 Clyde Street, Balclutha
Contact Details
Phone (03) 419 0440
Fax (03) 419 0441
Child & Youth Mental Health Services operating out of 24 Clyde Street, Balclutha are provided by CAFMHS - Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Service
Street Address
24 Clyde Street
Balclutha
Otago 9230
2 Trent Street, Ōamaru
Contact Details
Phone (03) 433 0002
Fax (03) 434 1247
Child & Youth Mental Health Services operating out of 2 Trent Street, Waitaki are provided by CAFMHS - Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Service
Street Address
2 Trent Street
Ōamaru
Otago 9400
Hospital Street, Clyde
Contact Details
Phone (03) 4404 308
Fax (03) 440 4318
Child & Youth Mental Health Services operating out of Hospital Street, Clyde are provided by CAFMHS - Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Service
Street Address
Hospital Street
Clyde
Otago 9391
Postal Address
Central Otago Health Services Ltd
PO Box 30
Clyde 9341
Description
Southern DHB Child and Youth Mental Health Services are delivered by three teams: Child, Adolescent and Family Service (CAFS), Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Service (CAFMHS) and Youth Specialty Service (YSS).
Child, Adolescent and Family Service (CAFS) operates out of Southland Hospital in Invercargill, 6 Irwell Street, Gore and 19 Douglas Street, Frankton and provide assessment and treatment primarily to children and young people aged up to 18 years.
Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Service (CAFMHS) operates out of 9 Moray Place, Dunedin, 24 Clyde Street, Balclutha, Hospital Street, Clyde and 2 Trent Street, Ōamaru and provides assessment and treatment for children and young people aged up to 14 years.
Youth Specialty Service (YSS) operates out of 8 Moray Place, Dunedin and provides assessment and treatment for young people aged between 14 to 18 years.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Fees and Charges Description
There are no fees for services to public patients if you are lawfully in New Zealand and meet one of the eligibility criteria set by the Ministry of Health. If you do not meet the criteria, you will be required to pay for the full cost of any medical treatment you recieve during your stay.
To check whether you meet the specified eligibility criteria, visit the Ministry of Health website www.moh.govt.nz/eligibility
Hours
Southland Hospital, Invercargill
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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6 Irwell Street, Gore
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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19 Douglas Street, Frankton, Queenstown
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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8 Moray Place, Dunedin
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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9 Moray Place, Dunedin
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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24 Clyde Street, Balclutha
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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2 Trent Street, Ōamaru
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Hospital Street, Clyde
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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For out of hours crisis response, please call 0800 46 78 46.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
A Youth Alcohol and Other Drug Counsellor works out of the Youth Specialist Service team and offers an outpatient clinic for young people aged 14 - 18 years and their families providing assessment, education and individually designed treatment packages. This service is available for individuals in the Dunedin area but the counsellor will provide advice to rural teams when needed. Location: 8 Moray Place, Dunedin
A Youth Alcohol and Other Drug Counsellor works out of the Youth Specialist Service team and offers an outpatient clinic for young people aged 14 - 18 years and their families providing assessment, education and individually designed treatment packages. This service is available for individuals in the Dunedin area but the counsellor will provide advice to rural teams when needed. Location: 8 Moray Place, Dunedin
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Alcohol or drug counselling and support
- Regions
Dunedin - South Otago
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
We accept referrals from professionals involved with children, adolescents and their families including Oranga Tamariki and schools.
Please contact the YSS team on (03) 474 5601.
Description
A Youth Alcohol and Other Drug Counsellor works out of the Youth Specialist Service team and offers an outpatient clinic for young people aged 14 - 18 years and their families providing assessment, education and individually designed treatment packages. This service is available for individuals in the Dunedin area but the counsellor will provide advice to rural teams when needed.
Location:
8 Moray Place, Dunedin
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YSS Patient information Leaflet
(PDF, 257.9 KB)
Youth Specialty Service is a specialised adolescent and family mental health service, providing assessment and treatment for young people 14 years up to 18 years.
Note: PDF downloads require the free Adobe Reader application to view.
This service provides a treatment programme tailored to the young person’s needs and may include: - individual psychotherapy, educational and skills groups, group therapy, family therapy, medical management, medication and nutrition management with a dietitian.
This service provides a treatment programme tailored to the young person’s needs and may include: - individual psychotherapy, educational and skills groups, group therapy, family therapy, medical management, medication and nutrition management with a dietitian.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Eating disorders
- Regions
Waitaki, Southland, Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
We accept referrals from professionals involved with children, adolescents and their families including Oranga Tamariki and schools.
Please call the location nearest you.
Description
This service provides a treatment programme tailored to the young person’s needs and may include: - individual psychotherapy, educational and skills groups, group therapy, family therapy, medical management, medication and nutrition management with a dietitian.
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YSS Patient Information Leaflet
(PDF, 257.9 KB)
Operating out of 8 Moray Place Dunedin, Youth Specialty Service is a specialised adolescent and family mental health service, providing assessment and treatment for young people aged 14-18 years.
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CAFMHS Patient Information Leaflet
(PDF, 243.5 KB)
Child and Family Mental Health Service (CAFMHS) Brochure
CAFMHS operates out of 9 Moray Place, Dunedin, 24 Clyde Street, Balclutha, Hospital Street, Clyde and 2 Trent Street, Ōamaru -
Child, Adolescent & Family Service (CAFS) Brochure
(PDF, 674.5 KB)
CAFS operates out of Southland Hospital, 6 Irwell Street, Gore and 19 Douglas Street, Frankton
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Useful Patient Information - YSS
(PDF, 538.7 KB)
YSS operates out of 8 Moray Place, Dunedin
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Useful Patient Information - CAFMHS
(PDF, 665.1 KB)
CAFMHS operates out of 9 Moray Place, Dunedin, 24 Clyde Street, Balclutha, Hospital Street, Clyde and 2 Trent Street, Ōamaru
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Useful Patient Information - CAFS
(PDF, 674.5 KB)
CAFS operates out of Southland Hospital, 6 Irwell Street, Gore and 19 Douglas Street, Frankton
Note: PDF downloads require the free Adobe Reader application to view.
The Youth Forensic Service provides access to mental health services for any youth (aged 14 - 17 years old) in contact with the juvenile justice system who are in need of mental health screening, including AOD and cultural assessment, treatment and Section 333 reports. This service has a working knowledge of clinical interventions, cultural, risk and legislative issues to best assist the youth, their family and agencies involved. This is a mobile service that works across the Southern DHB with respective bases located at: 9 Moray Place, Dunedin Southland Hospital, Invercargill
The Youth Forensic Service provides access to mental health services for any youth (aged 14 - 17 years old) in contact with the juvenile justice system who are in need of mental health screening, including AOD and cultural assessment, treatment and Section 333 reports. This service has a working knowledge of clinical interventions, cultural, risk and legislative issues to best assist the youth, their family and agencies involved. This is a mobile service that works across the Southern DHB with respective bases located at: 9 Moray Place, Dunedin Southland Hospital, Invercargill
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Forensic
- Regions
Waitaki, Southland, Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
Corrections
Referral Process
Referrals to the Youth Forensic Service come from Oranga Tamariki, the courts, residences, and other mental health services. The screening/triage information provided may include a summary of facts, the criminal list obtained from the prosecution and any mental health history or current concerns.
Description
The Youth Forensic Service provides access to mental health services for any youth (aged 14 - 17 years old) in contact with the juvenile justice system who are in need of mental health screening, including AOD and cultural assessment, treatment and Section 333 reports. This service has a working knowledge of clinical interventions, cultural, risk and legislative issues to best assist the youth, their family and agencies involved.
This is a mobile service that works across the Southern DHB with respective bases located at:
9 Moray Place, Dunedin
Southland Hospital, Invercargill
Ward 9C has two South Island regional youth inpatient beds within a dedicated youth area. Adult patients are encouraged to avoid this area unless they are accessing their own rooms. If not attending school or another external programme, youth in Ward 9C are expected to attend the ward programme. Location: Wakari Hospital, 371 Taieri Road, Dunedin
Ward 9C has two South Island regional youth inpatient beds within a dedicated youth area. Adult patients are encouraged to avoid this area unless they are accessing their own rooms. If not attending school or another external programme, youth in Ward 9C are expected to attend the ward programme. Location: Wakari Hospital, 371 Taieri Road, Dunedin
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Hospital inpatient unit
- Regions
Waitaki, Southland, Central Lakes, Nelson Marlborough, West Coast, Dunedin - South Otago, Canterbury, South Canterbury
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals must come via a South Island DHB. See referral document for details.
- Regional Access to Youth Beds in Ward 9C (PDF, 172.9 KB)
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Description
Ward 9C has two South Island regional youth inpatient beds within a dedicated youth area. Adult patients are encouraged to avoid this area unless they are accessing their own rooms.
If not attending school or another external programme, youth in Ward 9C are expected to attend the ward programme.
Location:
Wakari Hospital, 371 Taieri Road, Dunedin
- Ward 9C Youth Brochure (PDF, 454.2 KB)
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Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
Website
https://healthpoint.co.nz./public/psychiatry/child-and-youth-mental-health-services-southern/