Infant, Child, Adolescent and Youth Mental Health (I.C.A.Y)

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Our friendly team are on hand to help with any enquiries, otherwise access to this Service can be through; Self-Referral, Mental Health Services, Whānau/Caregivers/Schools, GP’s/Primary Practitioners, Inpatient Services.

This service is for:

• Children and young persons aged from 0 – 18 years (or up to 25 depending on individual's circumstance) with a range of conditions, including a suspected psychiatric disorder or psychological disorder including severe  emotional and behavioral disturbance;
• Whānau or significant person you choose to be involved with your care plan;
• Or any persons wanting to find out more about mental health.
• Schools or Services requiring support for children and young persons aged as above

Description

Upon receipt of a referral we offer free, confidential assessment, treatment and support for children and young people with mental health problems and assistance to their whānau/caregivers.

Our qualified staff will help you (the client) to participate in making your own treatment plan and will support you together with other service providers of your choice.