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Christchurch PHO - Primary Mental Health Service

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Description

Christchurch PHO facilitates the delivery of primary care services to their enrolled population.

 Please see below for the Primary Mental Health Service offered by the PHO, or visit the Christchurch PHO website for information on the full range of services. The PHO is also a member of the Youth Addictions and Mental Health Alliance (YAMHA) and can facilitate entry into these additional services, if relevant.

Programmes

Primary Mental Health Service

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Non-acute specialist mental health community services

Regions

Canterbury

Age Groups

Child, Youth, Adult, Older adult

Referral Types

GP

Referral Process

Referrals are via a Christchurch PHO general practice.

Description

The Primary Mental Health Service includes both mental health and alcohol and other drug responses in primary care, for people who can be appropriately supported in that setting.

The Service includes general practice liaison, brief interventions (up to 5 with a brief intervention coordinator), an intensive clinical service for young people, access to psychology services, extended consultations with a GP or practice nurse, and targeted GP consultations for people with a serious mental health condition, and youth aged 14-24 years.

This Service can assist people with concerns such as anxiety, low mood, stress management, relationships and adjusting to work and life challenges.

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Some out of hours clinics may be available.

The Christchurch PHO Brief Intervention Service will be closed from Friday 20th December and will re open on Monday 6th January 2020

All the very best for a safe and enjoyable Christmas, New Year and festive season from the Brief Intervention Team

Fees

This is a free service for eligible enrolled patients.

The Canterbury DHB funds the PHO Service.

Website

www.chchpho.org.nz

Contact Details

88C Edgeware Road, St Albans, Christchurch

Canterbury

  • Freephone

    0800 746 242

88C Edgeware Road
St Albans
Christchurch 8014

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Street Address

88C Edgeware Road
St Albans
Christchurch 8014

Postal Address

PO Box 21212
Edgeware
Christchurch 8143

This page was last updated at 10:15AM on November 13, 2019. This information is reviewed and edited by Christchurch PHO - Primary Mental Health Service.