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Dunedin Hospital
Contact Details
Phone Freephone: 0800 443 366 or (03) 470 9429
Adult Community Mental Health Services operating out of this location are provided by Dunedin North Community Mental Health Team.
Street Address
154 Hanover Street
Fraser Building
Dunedin Hospital
Dunedin
Postal Address
Private Bag 1921
Dunedin 9054
Wakari Hospital, Dunedin
Contact Details
Phone Freephone 0800 443 366 or (03) 476 9660
Fax (03) 476 9961
Adult Community Mental Health Services operating out of this location are provided by Dunedin South Community Mental Health Team.
Street Address
1st Floor Helensburgh House
Wakari Hospital
371 Taieri Road
Halfway Bush
Dunedin
Postal Address
Private Bag 1921
Dunedin 9010
6 Irwell Street, Gore
Contact Details
Phone (03) 208 0299
Fax (03) 208 8709
Adult Community Mental Health Services operating out of this location are provided by Southern Rivers Community Mental Health Team.
Street Address
6 Irwell Street
East Gore
Gore 9710
Postal Address
PO Box 105
Gore 9740
Southland Hospital, Invercargill
Contact Details
Phone Freephone: 0800 44 33 66 or (03) 214 5786
Fax (03) 214 7231
Adult Community Mental Health Services operating out of this location are provided by Invercargill Community Mental Health Team.
Street Address
Gate 2
Southland Hospital Grounds
Elles Road
Strathern
Invercargill 9812
Postal Address
PO Box 828
Invercargill 9840
19 Douglas Street, Frankton, Queenstown
Contact Details
Phone (03) 441 0010
Fax (03) 441 4310
Adult Community Mental Health Services operating out of this location are provided by Central Lakes Community Mental Health Team.
Street Address
19 Douglas Street
Frankton
Queenstown
Otago 9300
Postal Address
PO Box 2022
Frankton
Queenstown
24 Clyde Street, Balclutha
Contact Details
Phone Freephone: 0800 44 33 66 or (03) 419 0440
Fax (03) 419 0441
Adult Community Mental Health Services operating out of this location are provided by Southern Rivers Community Mental Health Team.
Street Address
24 Clyde Street
Balclutha
Otago 9230
2 Trent Street, Ōamaru
Contact Details
Phone Freephone: 0800 44 33 66 or (03) 433 0002
Fax (03) 434 1247
Adult Community Mental Health Services operating out of this location are provided by Waitaki Community Mental Health Team.
Street Address
2 Trent Street
Ōamaru
Otago 9400
Hospital Street, Clyde
Contact Details
Phone Freephone 0800 44 33 66 or (03) 4404 308
Fax (03) 440 4318
Adult Community Mental Health Services operating out of this location are provided by Central Lakes Community Mental Health Team.
Street Address
Hospital Street
Clyde
Otago 9391
59 MacMaster Street, Invercargill
Contact Details
Phone (03) 217 6872
A Southern DHB Day Activity Centre operates from Rata House at 59 MacMaster Street, Invercargill
Street Address
Rata House
59 Macmaster Street
Richmond
Invercargill
Southland 9810
37 Hokonui Drive, Gore
Contact Details
Phone (03) 208 0940
A Southern DHB Day Activity Centre operates from Welcome In at 37 Hokonui Drive, Gore
Street Address
Welcome In
37 Hokonui Drive
East Gore
Gore
Southland 9710
Description
Formerly Southern DHB Adult Community Mental Health Services
Our teams provide support for adults experiencing mental health issues, including expectant mothers.
Southern DHB Adult Community Mental Health Services are provided by the following teams:
- Central Lakes Community Mental Health Team operates out of 19 Douglas Street, Frankton and Hospital Street, Clyde
- Dunedin North Community Mental Health Team operates out of Dunedin Hospital
- Dunedin South Community Mental Health Team operates out of Wakari Hospital
- Invercargill Community Mental Health Team operates out of Southland Hospital
- Southern Rivers Community Mental Health Team operates out of 24 Clyde Street, Balclutha and 16 Irwell Street, Gore
- Waitaki Community Mental Health Team operates out of 2 Trent Street, Ōamaru
Southern DHB Adult Community Mental Health Services also offers:
- Community Day Programmes and Outpatient Groups at Dunedin Hospital
- Day Activity Centres at Rata House in Invercargill and Welcome In in Gore
- Early Intervention in Psychosis Service at Dunedin Hospital
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Fees and Charges Description
There are no fees for services to public patients if you are lawfully in New Zealand and meet one of the eligibility criteria set by the Ministry of Health. If you do not meet the criteria, you will be required to pay for the full cost of any medical treatment you recieve during your stay.
To check whether you meet the specified eligibility criteria, visit the Ministry of Health website www.moh.govt.nz/eligibility
Hours
Dunedin Hospital
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Wakari Hospital, Dunedin
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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6 Irwell Street, Gore
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Southland Hospital, Invercargill
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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19 Douglas Street, Frankton, Queenstown
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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24 Clyde Street, Balclutha
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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2 Trent Street, Ōamaru
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Hospital Street, Clyde
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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59 MacMaster Street, Invercargill
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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| Sat – Sun | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
37 Hokonui Drive, Gore
| Mon – Fri | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
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For out of hours crisis response, please call 0800 46 78 46.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
The Community Mental Health Teams are made up of health professionals who provide a range of specialist mental health services for people aged 18 years and over who have been diagnosed with a significant mental illness. We will also see people aged 16 or 17 if they have left school. Appointments will be at the Community Mental Health office nearest you and/or when appropriate, in your home or workplace. We also see people at Medical Centres if appropriate.
The Community Mental Health Teams are made up of health professionals who provide a range of specialist mental health services for people aged 18 years and over who have been diagnosed with a significant mental illness. We will also see people aged 16 or 17 if they have left school. Appointments will be at the Community Mental Health office nearest you and/or when appropriate, in your home or workplace. We also see people at Medical Centres if appropriate.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
Waitaki, Southland, Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals for Community Mental Health Services can be received from your GP and other health professionals via fax or post to the location nearest you. We do accept referrals from any source, including self-referral, but we prefer that your GP is informed so that both services are involved with your treatment.
For Invercargill Community Mental Health Services please make referrals via Single Point of Entry:
Phone: (03) 214 5786 or Freephone 0800 44 33 66
Fax: (03) 214 5696
PO Box 828
Invercargill 9840
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Single Point of Entry
(PDF, 635.1 KB)
Southland and Wakatipu only
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Description
The Community Mental Health Teams are made up of health professionals who provide a range of specialist mental health services for people aged 18 years and over who have been diagnosed with a significant mental illness. We will also see people aged 16 or 17 if they have left school.
Appointments will be at the Community Mental Health office nearest you and/or when appropriate, in your home or workplace. We also see people at Medical Centres if appropriate.
- Invercargill and Districts Community Mental Health Team (PDF, 230.7 KB)
- Southern Rivers Community Mental Health Team (PDF, 525.4 KB)
- Waitaki Community Mental Health Team (PDF, 623.5 KB)
- Dunedin North Community Mental Health Team (PDF, 612 KB)
- Central Lakes Community Mental Health Team (PDF, 460.2 KB)
- Dunedin South Community Mental Health Team (PDF, 614.1 KB)
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Outpatient Groups are provided by Dunedin South Community Mental Health Services. They provide specialised outpatient group psychotherapy for people with serious psychological disorders and associated disability and/or risk for up to twelve clients. Location 2nd Floor, Psychiatric Services Building, Dunedin Hospital, 201 Great King Street
Outpatient Groups are provided by Dunedin South Community Mental Health Services. They provide specialised outpatient group psychotherapy for people with serious psychological disorders and associated disability and/or risk for up to twelve clients. Location 2nd Floor, Psychiatric Services Building, Dunedin Hospital, 201 Great King Street
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Dunedin - South Otago
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals for the Outpatient Groups come from within the Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Directorate, community mental health teams or inpatient units.
Contact Details:
Phone: (03) 474 7669
24 hour Freephone: 0800 44 33 66
Description
Outpatient Groups are provided by Dunedin South Community Mental Health Services. They provide specialised outpatient group psychotherapy for people with serious psychological disorders and associated disability and/or risk for up to twelve clients.
Location
2nd Floor, Psychiatric Services Building, Dunedin Hospital, 201 Great King Street
- Dunedin South Community Mental Health Team (PDF, 614.1 KB)
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Community Programmes are provided by Dunedin North Community Mental Health Services. Community Programmes is a specialist mental health service, providing assessment, treatment and a recovery orientated group programme for individuals with a moderate – serious mental illness. There are two parts to our service: Full Morning Programme: Provides assessment, targeted treatment and individual work within a structured group programme (four mornings per week) Recovery Groups: Orientated towards meeting the specific needs of the individual. Clients can attend the module(s) that will be the most beneficial to their recovery. Location: 2nd Floor, Psychiatric Services Building, Dunedin Hospital, 201 Great King Street
Community Programmes are provided by Dunedin North Community Mental Health Services. Community Programmes is a specialist mental health service, providing assessment, treatment and a recovery orientated group programme for individuals with a moderate – serious mental illness. There are two parts to our service: Full Morning Programme: Provides assessment, targeted treatment and individual work within a structured group programme (four mornings per week) Recovery Groups: Orientated towards meeting the specific needs of the individual. Clients can attend the module(s) that will be the most beneficial to their recovery. Location: 2nd Floor, Psychiatric Services Building, Dunedin Hospital, 201 Great King Street
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Dunedin - South Otago
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
We welcome referrals from all Southern DHB mental health teams. We also consider referrals from GPs, private counsellors and NGOs on an individual basis.
Contact Details:
Phone: (03) 470 9262
Cellphone: 027 232 4133
24 Hour Freephone: 0800 44 33 66
Description
Community Programmes are provided by Dunedin North Community Mental Health Services.
Community Programmes is a specialist mental health service, providing assessment, treatment and a recovery orientated group programme for individuals with a moderate – serious mental illness. There are two parts to our service:
Full Morning Programme:
Provides assessment, targeted treatment and individual work within a structured group programme (four mornings per week)
Recovery Groups:
Orientated towards meeting the specific needs of the individual. Clients can attend the module(s) that will be the most beneficial to their recovery.
Location:
2nd Floor, Psychiatric Services Building, Dunedin Hospital, 201 Great King Street
- Community Programmes Brochure (PDF, 462.2 KB)
- Dunedin North Community Mental Health Team (PDF, 612 KB)
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The Southland Maternal Mental Health Team provides a free service to the Southland district. This service is available to all women who have a known or suspected mental health disorder, during pregnancy and for one year following birth. The service provides quality care for women who may be experiencing difficulties relating to mental health (baby and family/whānau), throughout her antenatal, birth, and postnatal experience, which promotes respect, dignity and acceptance within the community and promotes optimum mental health for mother.
The Southland Maternal Mental Health Team provides a free service to the Southland district. This service is available to all women who have a known or suspected mental health disorder, during pregnancy and for one year following birth. The service provides quality care for women who may be experiencing difficulties relating to mental health (baby and family/whānau), throughout her antenatal, birth, and postnatal experience, which promotes respect, dignity and acceptance within the community and promotes optimum mental health for mother.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Maternal & infant - mental health & addictions
- Programme Type
Maternal mental health – clinical teams
- Regions
Waitaki, Southland, Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals for Maternal Mental Health Services can be received from your GP and other health professionals via fax or post to the location nearest you. We do accept referrals from any source, including self-referral, but we prefer that your GP is informed so that both services are involved with your treatment.
For Invercargill Maternal Mental Health Services please make referrals via Single Point of Entry:
Phone: (03) 214 5786 or Freephone 0800 44 33 66
Fax: (03) 214 5696
PO Box 828
Invercargill 9840
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Single Point of Entry
(PDF, 635.1 KB)
Southland and Wakatipu only
Note: PDF downloads require the free Adobe Reader application to view.
Description
The Southland Maternal Mental Health Team provides a free service to the Southland district. This service is available to all women who have a known or suspected mental health disorder, during pregnancy and for one year following birth.
The service provides quality care for women who may be experiencing difficulties relating to mental health (baby and family/whānau), throughout her antenatal, birth, and postnatal experience, which promotes respect, dignity and acceptance within the community and promotes optimum mental health for mother.
- Maternal Mental Health Southland - Ropu Wairangi (PDF, 246.8 KB)
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Day Activity Centres are a place where people can be helped to expand or regain their confidence and life skills. Day Activity Centres are activity-based rehabilitation services and we encourage everyone to be involved in the running of the Centre and planning of the activities. We aim to support people's strengths, their families, whānau and significant others and endeavour to provide skills activities in the programme for Māori and Pacific Peoples. Day Activity Centres are supportive environments with the emphasis on recovery. Locations: Rata House - 59 MacMaster Street, Invercargill Welcome In - 37 Hokonui Drive, Gore
Day Activity Centres are a place where people can be helped to expand or regain their confidence and life skills. Day Activity Centres are activity-based rehabilitation services and we encourage everyone to be involved in the running of the Centre and planning of the activities. We aim to support people's strengths, their families, whānau and significant others and endeavour to provide skills activities in the programme for Māori and Pacific Peoples. Day Activity Centres are supportive environments with the emphasis on recovery. Locations: Rata House - 59 MacMaster Street, Invercargill Welcome In - 37 Hokonui Drive, Gore
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Southland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Access to the Day Activity Centres is through your Mental Health Key Worker. Ask them to send us a referral and we can arrange a time to meet you and to show you around.
Day Activity Centres are a community based day activity service for people who have been referred through the Mental Health Services and have agreed Management Plans.
Contact details:
Rata House: (03) 217 6872
Welcome In: (03) 208 0940
Description
Day Activity Centres are a place where people can be helped to expand or regain their confidence and life skills. Day Activity Centres are activity-based rehabilitation services and we encourage everyone to be involved in the running of the Centre and planning of the activities. We aim to support people's strengths, their families, whānau and significant others and endeavour to provide skills activities in the programme for Māori and Pacific Peoples. Day Activity Centres are supportive environments with the emphasis on recovery.
Locations:
Rata House - 59 MacMaster Street, Invercargill
Welcome In - 37 Hokonui Drive, Gore
The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service treats young people aged 18 - 30 experiencing first-episode psychosis, and mothers experiencing postpartum psychosis for the first time irrespective of age. The treatment is provided through intensive therapy, education, and support, to recovery in a safe and supportive environment by a highly skilled specialised multidisciplinary team. We strive to involve the client’s family and whānau as a key element of the client’s recovery. Location: Ground Floor, 154 Hanover St, Dunedin Hospital
The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service treats young people aged 18 - 30 experiencing first-episode psychosis, and mothers experiencing postpartum psychosis for the first time irrespective of age. The treatment is provided through intensive therapy, education, and support, to recovery in a safe and supportive environment by a highly skilled specialised multidisciplinary team. We strive to involve the client’s family and whānau as a key element of the client’s recovery. Location: Ground Floor, 154 Hanover St, Dunedin Hospital
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
Dunedin - South Otago
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Access to the Early Intervention in Psychosis Service is restricted to:
- Individuals aged 18 - 30 years experiencing their first episode of psychosis
- Individuals under 18 years experiencing their first episode of psychosis and it has been agreed with Youth Specialty Service that EIPS is the most appropriate service for them
- Woman of any age experiencing psychosis associated with pregnancy or birth, and first episode of psychosis.
Contact Details:
Phone: (03) 470 9950
Fax: (03) 470 9957
24 Hour Freephone: 0800 44 33 66
Description
The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service treats young people aged 18 - 30 experiencing first-episode psychosis, and mothers experiencing postpartum psychosis for the first time irrespective of age. The treatment is provided through intensive therapy, education, and support, to recovery in a safe and supportive environment by a highly skilled specialised multidisciplinary team. We strive to involve the client’s family and whānau as a key element of the client’s recovery.
Location:
Ground Floor, 154 Hanover St, Dunedin Hospital
The Southern DHB Adult Community Mental Health Teams also provide a range of specialist mental health services for people aged 18 years and over who have been diagnosed with a significant mental illness and intellectual disability. Appointments will be at the Community Mental Health office nearest you and/or when appropriate, in your home or workplace. We also see people at Medical Centres if appropriate.
The Southern DHB Adult Community Mental Health Teams also provide a range of specialist mental health services for people aged 18 years and over who have been diagnosed with a significant mental illness and intellectual disability. Appointments will be at the Community Mental Health office nearest you and/or when appropriate, in your home or workplace. We also see people at Medical Centres if appropriate.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Disability support
- Regions
Waitaki, Southland, Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals for Dual Diagnosis Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Community Services can be received from your GP and other health professionals via fax or post to the location nearest you. We do accept referrals from any source, including self-referral, but we prefer that your GP is informed so that both services are involved with your treatment.
For Invercargill Community Mental Health Services please make referrals via Single Point of Entry:
Phone: (03) 214 5786 or Freephone 0800 44 33 66
Fax: (03) 214 5696
PO Box 828
Invercargill 9840
Description
The Southern DHB Adult Community Mental Health Teams also provide a range of specialist mental health services for people aged 18 years and over who have been diagnosed with a significant mental illness and intellectual disability.
Appointments will be at the Community Mental Health office nearest you and/or when appropriate, in your home or workplace. We also see people at Medical Centres if appropriate.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
Website
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/public/mental-health-specialty/adult-community-mental-health-services-southern/