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Māori Mental Health | Southern | Te Whatu Ora
Public Service, Mental Health, Kaupapa Māori, Mental Health & Addictions
Programmes
Kaituitui – Needs Assessment & Service Co-ordination (NASC)
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Kaupapa Māori - mental health
- Regions
Waitaki, Central Lakes, Southland, Dunedin - South Otago
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals are received from Southern DHB Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Services, GPs, other mental health and addiction providers and NGOs.
The teams are willing to informally discuss referral at any time prior to a formal referral.
Eligibility criteria:
- If you have a mental health diagnosis and/or alcohol and drug-related disability.
- You are in a situation that requires a support service and is serious enough to warrant additional services.
- You live in the catchment area of the Southern DHB MHAID Service, which includes Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, Wanaka, Alexandra, Te Anau, Gore, Waitaki and Clutha.
- You may require ongoing support for a period of six months or more.
Description
Needs assessment is a process of identifying what supports you require to live a fulfilling life in the community. Assessments are completed in partnership with your Southern DHB MHAID Service key worker and the support people of your choice. Needs assessment aims to identify your areas of need and provide a coordinated approach to accessing the necessary support services
Service coordination is the process of agreeing on the best mix of services to support you in your current situation.
Location:
Wakari Hospital
Contact Details
Wakari Hospital, Dunedin
Dunedin - South Otago
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Phone
(03) 476 9510
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Fax
(03) 476 9601
Website
Southland Hospital, Invercargill
Southland
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Phone
(03) 214 5786 or 0800 443366
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Fax
(03) 214 5722
Website
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This page was last updated at 11:11AM on April 28, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Māori Mental Health | Southern | Te Whatu Ora.