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Mason Clinic Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services
Public Service
Description
Improving Lives through Responsive Forensic Services:
Mauri Ora! Mauri Kaha!
To achieve a world leading health service with people who have a mental illness and/or intellectual disability
within the context of criminal offending. Our service excellence rests on the pillars of our knowledge,
professionalism and values.
We are one of New Zealand’s leading providers of forensic psychiatric care and are fast developing an international reputation for quality and innovation in our field.
Mason Clinic was created in response to the New Zealand Government inquiry into the care of mentally ill offenders. We provide an integrated forensic mental health service to the northern region’s courts, prisons and general mental health services.
Our inpatient services consist of seven forensic mental health inpatient units and an intellectual disability unit that assess, treat and assist in the recovery of people with mental illness or intellectual disability who have committed a criminal offence or are at high risk in the community.
Our teams are multi-disciplinary, multi-ethnic, close knit and very supportive of people’s recovery. We have an environment for staff to continue to learn and grow.
Our vision, mission and values are inclusive; founded on a therapeutic commitment to the patients, their family and the community. We are committed to both process and outcome quality, best evidence based practice, a management environment that is respectful of all staff and an ongoing learning environment.
Dr Jeremy Skipworth is the Clinical Director of Mason Clinic, Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services.
What is Mental Illness?
Mental illness is a clinically significant behaviour or psychological (to do with the mind) disorder that is associated with distress or disability. It is not just the way someone responds to a particular event nor is it limited to the way a person interacts with society.
Consultants
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Dr Wendy Bevin
Consultant
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Dr James Cavney
Consultant
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Dr Andra Cleland
General Practitioner - Vocationally Registered
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Dr Olivera Djokovic
Consultant
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Dr Mhairi Duff
Lead Clinician, ID Services
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Dr Rishi Duggal
Consultant
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Dr Susan Hatters-Friedman
Consultant
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Dr Staffan Heed
Consultant
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Dr Neena Joseph
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Dr Kyros Karayiannis
Consultant
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Dr Yvette Kelly
Consultant
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Dr Surendhraj Naidu
Consultant
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Dr Krishna Pillai
Deputy Clinical Director
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Dr Amanda Renfree
Consultant
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Dr Vesna Rosic
Consultant
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Dr Himadri Seth
Consultant
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Dr Jeremy Skipworth
Clinical Director
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Dr Russell Wyness
Consultant
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8.00am - 4.30pm (Mason Clinic Reception)
All visits on site are to be arranged through authorised staff.
All visits to patients in secure units are to be arranged through the unit.
Auckland Regional Forensic Services have a catchment area from the Bombay Hills in the south to the top of the North Island for general mental illness and, for offenders with an intellectual disability, from Taupo to the top of the North Island.
Referral Expectations
Mason Clinic is a specialist service and does not accept referrals directly from the general public.
Services / Common Conditions
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Our Team
Mason Clinic is a large organisation with over 400 full time staff employed.… More
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Mason Clinic Services
Inpatient services are supported by a Court Liaison Team and a Forensic Prison Team at the entry end and a Forensic Community Liaison Team for patients who return to the community.… More
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Acute - Sub Acute Service
Kauri Unit : 15 beds (Male only)
Totara Unit: 15 beds (Male and Female) More -
Rehabilitation Service
Kahikatea Unit: 20 beds (Male and Female)
Tanekaha Unit: 15 beds (Male and Female)… More -
Kaupapa Maori Service
Te Papakainga o Tane Whakapiripiri: 10 beds (Male and Female) More
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Intellectual Disability Service
Pohutukawa Unit: 12 beds (Male and Female)
2 beds (Regional Assessment) More -
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects about 1% of the general population.… More
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Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
This is a mood disorder in which both depressive (persistent low mood) and manic (elevated or high mood) episodes are experienced.… More
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Depression
Depression is a mood disorder. Emotional states like sadness, ‘feeling blue’ or tearfulness are part of normal human experience.… More
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Anxiety Disorders
We all feel some anxiety at some time or other.… More
Visiting Hours
Families and friends are encouraged to visit patients.
Visiting times vary from unit to unit. The acute units have fixed visiting times while the rehabilitation units can be more flexible. It is important to contact the unit and make a time for the visit. Visitor, patient and staff safety is paramount so there are times when visits are cancelled or cut short to ensure that everyone is kept safe. Some units have more flexibility and can arrange a visit at short notice.
Most visits are no longer than 30 minutes in duration; however exemptions can be made for those who travel from long distances. This needs to be arranged with the unit.
Refreshments
Refreshments are available at Point Chevalier and UNITEC student cafes. Cold filtered water is available in Mason Clinic Reception.
Travel Directions
North Western Motorway from the City: Turn off at Western Springs, continue along the Great North Road to the traffic lights at Point Chevalier, turn left into Carrington Road.
North Western Motorway from the West: Turn left towards Point Chevalier and then right at the Point Chevalier traffic lights into Carrington Road.
Point Chevalier Road from Meola Road: Continue to traffic lights at Point Chevalier and continue straight across to Carrington Road, turn right into UNITEC Gate 2.
Carrington Road from Mt Albert: Turn left into UNITEC Gate 2.
Directions through UNITEC: Once you have turned into UNITEC Gate 2: drive down to the end of the road, and turn left at the first T junction. Head along the road and Mason Clinic entrance will shortly come up on your right. Follow the road around to your right and Mason Clinic is on the left at the end where you will find reception.
Unless you have been otherwise instructed, please check in first at the Mason Clinic building with the Receptionist .
Public Transport
Mason Clinic is easily accessible by public transport (including the Outer Link bus service) via Point Chevalier and Carrington Road.
Parking
Parking is available on site in undesignated car spaces. The Rimu Hostel carpark does provide several car spaces; when you enter the site, turn left after the Puriri Building then right, crossing over a small bridge to find a parking space. Please ensure that your vehicle is locked and all items in the car are out of sight.
Do not park on yellow lines. These provide emergency access for fire and ambulance vehicles.
Pharmacy
Point Chevalier and Mt Albert shopping centres have pharmacies.
Security
Visitors to Mason Cinic are required to take instructions from authorised staff at all times.
Other
For information about local accommodation, pharmacies and refreshment availability, please click here.
Contact Details
Mason Clinic
Central Auckland
Website
Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services:
Reception: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm:
Ph (09) 815 5860
Fax (09) 815 5163
Mason Clinic Security (09) 815 5150
Rata Security (09) 815 5880
Te Miro Cultural Centre (09) 815 5878 Fax (09) 815 5152
Mason Clinic PA to Clinical Director and Service Manager (09) 815 5166
Automated Details available 24 hours, Ph: (09) 815 5164 Fax: (09) 815 5152.
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Inpatient Unit (Nursing Stations):
Totara Unit (09) 815 5154 Fax (09) 815 5155
Kauri Unit (09) 815 5151 Fax (09) 815 5153
Rata Unit (09) 815 5871 Fax (09) 815 5877
Kahikatea Unit (09) 815 5157 Fax (09) 815 5158
Tanekaha Unit (09) 815 5889
Rimu Hostel (09) 815 5156 Fax (09) 845 7501
Te Papakainga o Tane Whakapiripiri
(09) 845 7531 Fax (09) 845 7529
Pohutukawa Unit (I.D. Services)
(09) 845 7538 Fax (09) 845 7537
UNITEC Gate 2, Carrington Road
Pt Chevalier
Auckland
Street Address
UNITEC Gate 2, Carrington Road
Pt Chevalier
Auckland
Postal Address
Mason Clinic Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services
Private Bag 19986
Avondale
AUCKLAND 1746
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This page was last updated at 10:15AM on September 8, 2017. This information is reviewed and edited by Mason Clinic Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services.