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Acute Mental Health Services (After Hours)

Programme Areas

Crisis / acute, Mental health

Programme Type

DHB Mental Health Crisis, Intake / assessment

Regions

North Auckland, West Auckland

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Referrals to this service are accepted from any source but must be via phone. To make a phone referral, please call the service location nearest you. Please note that after hours calls go directly to team members working in the feild. If someone is not able to take your call immediately, you may need to leave a message. Be assured that your call will be returned as soon as possible.

After hours services are for all age groups.

Description

The acute mental health team provides assessment and short-term treatment services for people experiencing a serious mental health crisis. After hours services provide support for all age groups.