Hauora Hinengaro mō ngā Tamariki me ngā Rangatahi
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Clinical and non-clinical care for young people and their whānau – from birth to age 18.
Kupu whakataki
Introduction
This is a mana-enhancing service for kōhungahunga (infants), tamariki and rangatahi up to age 18, and their whānau.
Our mental health clinicians take a kaupapa Māori strengths-based approach to prevention, assessment and diagnosis, treatment and therapy.
Ratonga whaīnga
About this service
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Our CAMHS kaimahi include mental health nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, pūkenga manaaki (whānau navigators) and allied health professionals.
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access to specialist assessment and diagnosis
medication monitoring
psychotherapies
monitoring of symptoms and regular review of your progress and treatment
early intervention and health maintenance
relapse prevention and problem prevention
promotion of good mental health
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Each young person in our care will have their own treatment plan made with whānau input where possible.
Some plans might involve referral to, or co-ordination with, agencies and service providers such as:
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Social Development
Oranga Tamariki
Supporting Families
Strengthening Families
Schools
Equine therapy (working with horses) has proven benefits for mental wellbeing.
Whakaurunga paearu | How to access
Your family doctor (GP) or secondary healthcare (eg hospital) specialist can refer you.
All referrals will go to Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough.
If your referral is accepted, you then choose to be seen by either our Te Piki Oranga CAMHS team or a Health New Zealand /Te Whatu Ora CAMHS team.
Mō ētahi atu āwhina | For more assistance
Please contact us if you are unsure about the referral process. We welcome your questions and can help you navigate the services and talk with you about your options:
Phone: 0800 ORANGA (672642)
Email: admin@tpo.org.nz