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Christchurch PHO - Primary Mental Health Service
Mental Health Service, Addiction
Today
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Christchurch PHO facilitates the delivery of primary care services to their enrolled population.
Please see below for the Primary Mental Health Service offered by the PHO, or visit the Christchurch PHO website for information on the full range of services. The PHO can facilitate entry into other services such as Manu Ka Rere - Youth Mental Health and Addiction Service if relevant.
Staff
We have a number of Registered Counsellors and Clinical Psychologist on our team who work in different parts of Christchurch and Rangiora.
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Enrolled patients
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
This is a free service for eligible enrolled patients.
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora funds the PHO Service.
Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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The Christchurch PHO Clinicians offer face to face, phone or online sessions from their private practices.
Languages Spoken
English, Mandarin Chinese
Programmes
The Primary Mental Health Service includes mental health in primary care for people who can be appropriately supported in that setting. The Service includes brief interventions (up to 5 with a brief intervention coordinator), access to psychology services, extended consultations with a GP or practice nurse, and targeted GP consultations for people with a serious mental health condition. This Service can assist people with concerns such as anxiety, low mood, stress management, relationships and adjusting to work and life challenges. We can triage to other services such as alcohol and drug services.
The Primary Mental Health Service includes mental health in primary care for people who can be appropriately supported in that setting. The Service includes brief interventions (up to 5 with a brief intervention coordinator), access to psychology services, extended consultations with a GP or practice nurse, and targeted GP consultations for people with a serious mental health condition. This Service can assist people with concerns such as anxiety, low mood, stress management, relationships and adjusting to work and life challenges. We can triage to other services such as alcohol and drug services.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Mental health assessment and treatment
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
GP
Referral Process
Referrals are via a Christchurch PHO general practice.
Description
The Primary Mental Health Service includes mental health in primary care for people who can be appropriately supported in that setting.
The Service includes brief interventions (up to 5 with a brief intervention coordinator), access to psychology services, extended consultations with a GP or practice nurse, and targeted GP consultations for people with a serious mental health condition.
This Service can assist people with concerns such as anxiety, low mood, stress management, relationships and adjusting to work and life challenges.
We can triage to other services such as alcohol and drug services.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Online / virtual / app, Phone, Speak with men / tane, Speak with women / wahine
Website
Contact Details
88C Edgeware Road, St Albans, Christchurch
Canterbury
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 3746 288
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Fax
n/a
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Mobile
027 457 4004
Email
Website
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Freephone
0800 746 242
88C Edgeware Road
St Albans
Christchurch 8014
Street Address
88C Edgeware Road
St Albans
Christchurch 8014
Postal Address
PO Box 36208
Merivale
Christchurch 8146
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This page was last updated at 3:50PM on November 11, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Christchurch PHO - Primary Mental Health Service.