Community Support Services Access Pathway (CAP)
Mental Health & Addictions Service
Today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Programmes
Community Support Services Access Pathway (CAP)
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- 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, 117.8 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.
Charges
No fees apply
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (24 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (11 Nov), Auckland Anniversary (30 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (5 Jun), Matariki (14 Jul).
Contact Details
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 3777 020
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Fax
(03) 961 0794
Email
Postal Address
PO Box 22-004
Christchurch
8142
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This page was last updated at 7:17AM on May 12, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Community Support Services Access Pathway (CAP).