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Mental Health & Addictions - Community Assessment & Treatment Team (CATT) | Te Tai Tokerau (Northland)
Public Service, Psychiatry, Mental Health
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Description
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
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
| Mon – Sun | midnight – midnight |
|---|
This is a 24/7 service.
Please note calls will be taken by the Mental Health Healthline after hours.
Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays outside the Christmas period.
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan — 10 Jan.
Programmes
Acute Service - If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis and you’re worried about your safety or their safety, we provide assessment and short-term treatment services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our Service supports all age groups (Child, Youth, Adult, Older adult), who are experiencing acute symptoms. Once we’ve spoken with you or with someone who’s supporting you, we will assess you to decide what the best options are. This assessment may be carried out at a clinic, in your home or at another agreed venue. We will discuss assessment and treatment options with you.
Acute Service - If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis and you’re worried about your safety or their safety, we provide assessment and short-term treatment services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our Service supports all age groups (Child, Youth, Adult, Older adult), who are experiencing acute symptoms. Once we’ve spoken with you or with someone who’s supporting you, we will assess you to decide what the best options are. This assessment may be carried out at a clinic, in your home or at another agreed venue. We will discuss assessment and treatment options with you.
- Programme Areas
Crisis / acute, Mental health
- Programme Type
DHB Mental Health Crisis, Intake / assessment
- Regions
Northland
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Description
Acute Service - If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis and you’re worried about your safety or their safety, we provide assessment and short-term treatment services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our Service supports all age groups (Child, Youth, Adult, Older adult), who are experiencing acute symptoms. Once we’ve spoken with you or with someone who’s supporting you, we will assess you to decide what the best options are. This assessment may be carried out at a clinic, in your home or at another agreed venue. We will discuss assessment and treatment options with you.
Website
Contact Details
Whangārei Hospital
Northland
Kaipara: (09) 439 3330 Extn: 65401
Mid North / Kaikohe: 0800 643 647
Far North: (09) 408 9187
After Hours Phone: 0800 223 371
Whangarei Hospital
2 Hospital Road
Whangarei
Street Address
Whangārei Hospital
2 Hospital Road
Whangārei
Postal Address
Whangārei Hospital
Private Bag 9742
Whangārei 0148
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This page was last updated at 2:51PM on November 22, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Mental Health & Addictions - Community Assessment & Treatment Team (CATT) | Te Tai Tokerau (Northland).