Improving Lives through Responsive Forensic Services:  

                         Mauri Ora!    Mauri Kaha! 

To achieve a world leading health service with people who have a mental illness and/or intellectual disability within the context of criminal offending.  Our service excellence rests on the pillars of our knowledge, professionalism and values.

We are one of New Zealand’s leading providers of forensic psychiatric care and are fast developing an international reputation for quality and innovation in our field.

Mason Clinic was created in response to the New Zealand Government inquiry into the care of mentally ill offenders. We provide an integrated forensic mental health service to the northern region’s courts, prisons and general mental health services.

Our inpatient services consist of seven forensic mental health inpatient units and an intellectual disability unit that assess, treat and assist in the recovery of people with mental illness or intellectual disability who have committed a criminal offence or are at high risk in the community.

Our teams are multi-disciplinary, multi-ethnic, close knit and very supportive of people’s recovery. We have an environment for staff to continue to learn and grow.

Our vision, mission and values are inclusive; founded on a therapeutic commitment to the patients, their family and the community. We are committed to both process and outcome quality, best evidence based practice, a management environment that is respectful of all staff and an ongoing learning environment. 

Dr Sandy Simpson is the Clinical Director of Mason Clinic Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services.

Mason Clinic is a specialist service and does not accept referrals directly from the general public.

Families and friends are encouraged to visit patients.

Visiting times vary from unit to unit. The acute units have fixed visiting times while the rehabilitation units can be more flexible. It is important to contact the unit and make a time for the visit. Visitor, patient and staff safety is paramount so there are times when visits are cancelled or cut short to ensure that everyone is kept safe. Some units have more flexibility and can arrange a visit at short notice.

Most visits are no longer than 30 minutes in duration; however exemptions can be made for those who travel from long distances. This needs to be arranged with the unit.

Refreshments are available at Point Chevalier and UNITEC student cafes.

North Western Motorway from the City: Turn off at Western Springs, continue along the Great South Road to the traffic lights at Point Chevalier, turn left into Carrington Road.

North Western Motorway from the West: Turn left towards Point Chevalier and then right at the Point Chevalier traffic lights into Carrington Road.

Point Chevalier Road from Meola Road to traffic lights at Point Chevalier and continue to Carrington Road.

Carrington Road from Mt Albert turn left into UNITEC Gate 2.

Once you have turned into UNITEC Gate 2, drive to the end of the road, turn left and enter Mason Clinic. Puriri Centre (Administration) is the first building on your left.

Mason Clinic is easily accessible by public transport to and from Point Chevalier.

A family self contained unit is available on site for those who travel from outside of the greater Auckland area to visit family in the inpatient units.

Bookings are made through the Unit Social Worker. The Whanau flat will accommodate up to three adults or two adults and two children. Motels are located at Mt Albert, Henderson, Te Atatu South.

Point Chevalier and Mt Albert shopping centres have chemists.

Visitors to Mason Cinic are required to take instructions from authourised staff at all times.

For information about local accommodation, pharmacies and refreshment availability, please click here.