Crisis / acute, Mental health
DHB Mental Health Crisis, Intake / assessment
Waitaki, Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Call 0800 46 78 46.
It is preferred that referrers contact the team by telephone as this is a mobile team and staff may not always be on-site to attend to walk-in referrals. Telephone referrals may be made to the service through the following channels:
If the referral is considered urgent, i.e. life threatening, immediate phone contact for consultation is vital.
The Emergency Psychiatric Service is a mobile 24-hour, 7-day a week service providing emergency services to people with acute mental health needs.
Operates out of Dunedin Hospital
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