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Waitematā DHB Malaga a le Pasifika
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Description
Malaga a le Pasifika is a Pacific Mental Health Cultural Liaison Service which provides care support for consumers and their families and works alongside WDHB Clinical Mental Health Services. It is a part of Takanga A Fohe Service which encompasses Isa Lei (Clinical), Tupu (Alcohol and Drug & Gambling) and Avatea (Child and Young Adult support service). We have culture advisors that are competent in Pacific languages and cultural aspects to aid the understanding of the clinical side of mental health for our consumers.
Malaga a le Pasifika staff will complete cultural assessments and offer advice for referral for Pacific clients to:
- Pacific mental health services
- Mainstream mental health services
- Primary Health Organisations (GPs)
- own community.
What is Mental Illness?
Hours
Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Not open on Public Holidays
Referral Expectations
Referral or entry criteria for Malaga:
- Pacific consumer lives within the WDHB catchment area (West Auckland, North Shore, Rodney District)
- Malaga may also be accessed by contacting the location Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) who will arrange a joint appointment for the consumer and their families, in conjunction with Malaga staff
- all ages accepted.
Common Conditions
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For information about some of the common Mental Health conditions that can be found - please visit our Isa Lei Clinical team page… More
Parking
There is a carpark at 33-37 Paramount Drive, Henderson. Alternatively, parking is available on Paramount Drive and side streets.
Website
Contact Details
33-37 Paramount Drive, Henderson
West Auckland
Phone
(09) 822 8777
Fax
(09) 822 8755
Website
Operations Manager: Netini Vaeau
Team Manager: Dwaine Faletanoa'i
Malaga a le Pasifika Cultural Coordinator: Rima Tiller
Level 1
33-37 Paramount Drive
Henderson
Auckland
Street Address
Level 1
33-37 Paramount Drive
Henderson
Auckland
Postal Address
Malaga a le Pasifika
c/o Takanga A Fohe
Waitematā District Health Board
Private Bag 93-503
Takapuna
Auckland
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This page was last updated at 1:45PM on February 9, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Waitematā DHB Malaga a le Pasifika.