Community Support Services Access Pathway (CAP)

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Community based support - mental health

Regions

Canterbury

Age Groups

Adult, Older adult

Referral Types

GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Referrals must come via specialist mental health services or your GP, using the referral form below. Please ensure all information on the form is completed and any additional information is attached.

The referrer must gain client consent before making a referral to CAP.

• Referral Form (PDF, 134 KB)

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Description

Community Access Pathway (CAP) is the single point of entry for Community Support Services for Canterbury.

The CAP group comprises:

• Comcare Trust
• Stepping Stone Trust
• Purapura Whetu
• Mental Health NZ (over 65yrs)
• Kakakura Health
• Emerge Aotearoa
• Pathways Health

The Community Mental Health Support Worker is able to support the client to:

• Develop good household routines
• Work on financial skills and budgeting
• Improve relationships with family/friends
• Consider housing needs and assist in accessing the appropriate agencies for assistance
• Develop a healthy living lifestyle

The Community Mental Health Support Worker is a skilled professional.

The CAP group also manage Home Based Support and Personal Cares for the Canterbury region.