Infant, Child, Adolescent & Youth Community Mental Health Services

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Non-acute specialist mental health community services

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Referrals to this service can come via self & family referrals, GP, Medical Specialists, School Guidance Counsellors, Police Youth Aid, Schools & Education Services, DHB clinical services, Corrections/Probation, Oranga Tamariki or Community Groups.

If the Child/Youth meets the criteria below, please contact the Mental Health and Addictions Team on 07 577 4911 to discuss and request a referral form.

Description

The infant child and adolescent mental Health Service (iCAMHS) is a free, community service for children and adolescents up to 19 years old and their families/whānau.

We provide assessment and treatment for children and adolescents with mild to moderate mental health disorders.

We expect the child/adolescent's GP to be informed and involved as the primary medical caregiver, even if they did not make the original referral.

We do not accept any urgent or high risk referrals to the Te Manu Toroa Team. These need to be directed to the Crisis Team 0800 800 508.