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Mental Health Needs Assessment and Service Co-ordination | Southern
Public Service, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Addiction
Today
Hospital Street, Clyde
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Dunedin Hospital
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Wakari Hospital, Dunedin
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Southland Hospital, Invercargill
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Description
Our team aims to identify your areas of need and provide a coordinated approach to accessing the necessary support services.
Southern DHB Mental Health and Addictions Needs Assessment and Service Co-Ordination Team work closely alongside Southern DHB - Māori Mental Health & Addiction Services, Kakakura Health Services and Synergy Wellness.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free, Fees apply
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
Hospital Street, Clyde
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Dunedin Hospital
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Wakari Hospital, Dunedin
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Southland Hospital, Invercargill
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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For out of hours crisis response, please call 0800 46 78 46.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Needs assessment is a process of identifying what supports you require to live a fulfilling life in the community. Assessments are completed in partnership with your Southern DHB MHAID Service key worker/case manager and the support people of your choice. Needs assessment aims to identify your areas of need and provide a coordinated approach to accessing the necessary support services Service coordination is the process of agreeing on the best mix of services to support you in your current situation.
Needs assessment is a process of identifying what supports you require to live a fulfilling life in the community. Assessments are completed in partnership with your Southern DHB MHAID Service key worker/case manager and the support people of your choice. Needs assessment aims to identify your areas of need and provide a coordinated approach to accessing the necessary support services Service coordination is the process of agreeing on the best mix of services to support you in your current situation.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
Waitaki, Central Lakes, Southland, Dunedin - South Otago
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals are received from Southern DHB Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Services, GPs, other mental health and addiction providers and NGOs.
Any of the teams are willing to informally discuss referral at any time prior to a formal referral.
Eligibility criteria:
- If you have a mental health diagnosis and/or alcohol and drug-related disability.
- You are in a situation that requires a support service and is serious enough to warrant additional services.
- You live in the catchment area of the Southern DHB MHAID Service, which includes Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, Wanaka, Alexandra, Te Anau, Gore, Waitaki and Clutha.
- You may require ongoing support for a period of six months or more.
Description
Needs assessment is a process of identifying what supports you require to live a fulfilling life in the community. Assessments are completed in partnership with your Southern DHB MHAID Service key worker/case manager and the support people of your choice. Needs assessment aims to identify your areas of need and provide a coordinated approach to accessing the necessary support services
Service coordination is the process of agreeing on the best mix of services to support you in your current situation.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
Document Downloads
- Needs Assessment & Service Co-Ordination Brochure (PDF, 522.8 KB)
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Contact Details
Dunedin Hospital
Dunedin - South Otago
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(03) 470 9429
Website
Wakari Hospital, Dunedin
Dunedin - South Otago
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(03) 476 9660
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Fax
(03) 476 9661
Website
Southland Hospital, Invercargill
Southland
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(03) 214 5786
Website
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This page was last updated at 11:54AM on April 28, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Mental Health Needs Assessment and Service Co-ordination | Southern.