Community Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS)

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Community based support - mental health

Regions

Canterbury

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Access to this service can occur for a young person by self-referral, or a parent/caregiver or school staff member arranging an appointment. This service is run in conjunction with Purapura Whetu and Odyssey House.

Please see here for referral forms and more information.

Description

This is a brief intervention service, offering young people up to six sessions to assist them to manage mild to moderate mental health and addiction issues. Young people can be seen at school, health clinics, or at home.