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Triage Service | Waikato
Waikato University - Hamilton Campus, Gate 10, 135c Silverdale Road, Hamilton
Contact Details
Phone (07) 834 6902
Fax (07) 834 6900
Email AMHASTriage@waikatodhb.health.nz
Street Address
135C Silverdale Road
Hillcrest
Hamilton City
Waikato 3251
Postal Address
Private Bag 3200
Hamilton 3240
Description
Provides a single point of entry for non-urgent referrals to adult mental health services.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Hours
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Sat | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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For emergency calls after hours, weekends and public holidays phone the Crisis Assessment and Treatment Service on 0800 50 50 50.
Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
The Triage service is based in Hamilton and provides a single point of entry for non-urgent referrals to adult mental health service between 8am to 4.30pm, 7 days a week. The service undertakes initial screening and assessment (telephone or face-to-face) of referrals to ascertain whether a comprehensive assessment is indicated within the community mental health service; or alternatively, to provide appropriate advice &/or facilitate an assisted referral to another service provider, such as a community based Non-Government Organisations (NGO’s).
The Triage service is based in Hamilton and provides a single point of entry for non-urgent referrals to adult mental health service between 8am to 4.30pm, 7 days a week. The service undertakes initial screening and assessment (telephone or face-to-face) of referrals to ascertain whether a comprehensive assessment is indicated within the community mental health service; or alternatively, to provide appropriate advice &/or facilitate an assisted referral to another service provider, such as a community based Non-Government Organisations (NGO’s).
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Mental health assessment and treatment
- Regions
Waikato
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Non-urgent referrals can be received from any source (i.e. G.P, self, family) and by any method (i.e. fax, BPAC, letter, telephone), including self-presentations to community mental health services, based at 193 London Street.
As Triage is a non-urgent service, any urgent referrals must go directly to the Crisis team on 0800505050
Description
The Triage service is based in Hamilton and provides a single point of entry for non-urgent referrals to adult mental health service between 8am to 4.30pm, 7 days a week.
The service undertakes initial screening and assessment (telephone or face-to-face) of referrals to ascertain whether a comprehensive assessment is indicated within the community mental health service; or alternatively, to provide appropriate advice &/or facilitate an assisted referral to another service provider, such as a community based Non-Government Organisations (NGO’s).
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Website
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/mental-health/triage-service-waikato/