Mental Health Services
- Programme Areas
Crisis / acute,
Mental health,
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD),
Intake / assessment,
Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Waikato
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi,
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
- Provide support to students who are experiencing a new Mental Health concern or have a diagnosed Mental Health challenge.
- Students can make an appointment either in person at the Student Health Centre reception or via telephone by calling Student Health on (07) 838 4037
- Staff at the University of Waikato are able to support students in accessing the service and will be able to complete a referral form in partnership with students. This means the mental health nurse will then make contact with the student to discuss concerns, and needs and to make a time to meet face-to-face.
- We have appointments available that you can book at a time that suits you OR if it is a more urgent Mental Health need or cannot wait, please let our front desk staff know as we are able to provide same-day support.
This service is for current students at Waikato University.
Description
The University of Waikato mental health service is provided by a mental health nurse. The nurse supports students with a range of mental health needs (you do NOT need a mental health diagnosis to access this service).
Able to support with the following (but is not limited to):
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
- Acute distress
- Psychosis/schizophrenia
- Mood disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Drug and alcohol concerns
- Self-harm
- Suicidal thoughts
The initial appointment will be a conversation regarding you and what has brought you in. This allows a comprehensive and holistic assessment to occur. This will support in resolving concerns, symptom management, wellness and recovery.
A range of interventions can be provided and will vary case-by-case, but may include:
- Education
- Connection with online tools and phone applications
- Support with connection/referral to appropriate internal and external resources
- Liaison with existing mental health input (keyworkers etc)
- Collaborative problem-solving
- Practical tools and advice
- Development of effective coping strategies
- Development of self-care strategies and routines
- Treatment support and follow-up
- Safety planning
Additional information:
- You can access this service even if you are already receiving mental health support from a different provider
- This service is available to those with or without a pre-existing mental health condition
- This service is free to all students enrolled at the University of Waikato
- There is no limit on sessions, however when we meet we will devise a follow-up plan that is appropriate for your individual needs
- You are welcome to bring a support person to any appointments
The mental health nurses are readily available to provide same-day support in crisis situations. This includes:
- Students that pose a risk of harm to self and/or suicide
- Students that pose a risk to others due to mental health concerns
- If a student has deterioration of a pre-existing mental health condition
For additional crisis or out of hours support (5:00pm-8:30am) please contact the Waikato crisis team on 0800 50 50 50.
In an emergency please contact 111.
Need to talk? 1737 (free 24/7 counselling phone line, available to call or text)