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Taranaki DHB - Community Outpatient Services
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Description
We have two community mental health teams - North Taranaki (based at Taranaki Base Hospital) and South Taranaki (based at Hawera Hospital). Key workers also provide support to individuals in their homes through a mobile outpatient service.
Programmes
Community Outpatient Services
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Adult / pakeke
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Access to this service must come via a GP referral or through the Taranaki ABC Team or Te Puna Waiora Inpatient Unit.
Individuals may also be referred via another DHB…
Description
We are a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians including psychiatrist, psychologist, community nurse, social workers and occupational therapists. Each team provides assessment and treatment services at a range of outpatient clinics…
Perinatal Mental Health Services
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Maternal & infant - mental health & addictions
- Programme Type
Maternal mental health – clinical teams
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Adult / pakeke
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
GP, Plunket nurse, midwife or Well Child Provider referral or through the Taranaki ABC Team or Te Puna Waiora Inpatient Unit.
Individuals may also be referred via another DHB outside…
Description
This service provides recovery-orientated treatment and support for mothers and babies. Support is provided to mothers who are experiencing acute deterioration in their mental health during pregnancy or during the…
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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For crisis assistance outside these hours, please call the Mental Health Assessment & Brief Care Team on 0508 292 467.
Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
Charges
No fees apply
Website
Contact Details
Taranaki Base Hospital
Taranaki
Phone
0508 277 478
Website
Mental Health Outpatients, behind Te Puna Waiora
Taranaki Base Hospital
David Street
Westown
New Plymouth
Taranaki 4310
Street Address
Mental Health Outpatients, behind Te Puna Waiora
Taranaki Base Hospital
David Street
Westown
New Plymouth
Taranaki 4310
Postal Address
23 David Street
Westown
New Plymouth 4310
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This page was last updated at 9:37AM on September 1, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by Taranaki DHB - Community Outpatient Services.