Mental Health
Information Resources
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Centre for clinical interventions |
cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/doctors.cfm Top patient handouts for free download by GPs: |
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patient.co.uk |
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Health Navigator |
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Black Dog Institute |
blackdoginstitute.org.au/about-us/publications-and-resources/fact-sheets
blackdoginstitute.org.au/education-training/health-professionals/psychological-toolkit |
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Psychology Tools |
- Family link – provides support and advocacy for families, friends and caregivers of people experiencing mental unwellness and/or addiction | familylink.co.nz
- Children of parents with a mental illness | copmi.net.au
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Guided meditations (audio files) |
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Guided meditations (website and app) |
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Guided meditations (apps) |
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Book with CD |
Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World Prof Mark Williams |
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Websites |
- thelowdown.co.nz
- au.reachout.com
- sparx.org.nz
- autismnz.org.nz
- Zeal - : Live for tomorrow - zeal.nz
- Support Websites for Young People - skylight.org.nz
- Children of Parents with a Mental Illness - copmi.net.au
- EPOA – Know Your Rights | superseniors.msd.govt.nz
- Age Concern | ageconcern.org.nz
- Maternal Mental Health (UK) | everyonesbusiness.org.uk
- Postnatal depression | health.govt.nz
- Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale - 10 questions (electronic or printable)
- Infographic - risk factors for post-natal depression
- Postnatal depression (UK Mental Health Charity)
- pada.nz (information specific to perinatal anxiety and depression)
- beyondblue.org.au (depression including perinatal mental health)
- cci.health.wa.gov.au/ ( specific to mental health and cognitive behaviour therapy self help modules)
- mindthebump.org.au (pregnancy)
- Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale (Questionnaire)
- Tobacco Use and Mental Health | vapingdaily.com
- Alcohol Abuse and Mental Health | addictionresource.com
Referrals and Advice
Psychiatric Acute Community Team (PACT):
Acute/urgent referrals should be made by telephoning the triage coordinator on 07 577 6452, 0800 800 508 or Fax 571 8647
Bay of Plenty Addiction Service (formerly CADS):
The Bay of Plenty Addiction Service is a specialist regional service working with adult (18+) clients with moderate to severe alcohol and other drug problems.
They offer specialist services such as detox and Opioid Substitution (Methadone) Treatment, and work with a multi-disciplinary team approach. The team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, counsellors and addiction clinicians.
They are hospital-based service. The team in the Western Bay is based on the first floor of Kowhai House on the Tauranga Hospital campus. The team in the Eastern Bay is co-located with the Community Mental Health Team at Level 2 Commerce Plaza, 52 Commerce Street, Whakatāne.
Satellite clinics are held in Katikati, Mt Maunganui, Te Puke, Whakatāne and Kawerau.
How to make referrals:
Western Bay of Plenty
Referrals to Bay of Plenty Addiction Service should be sent via the Referral Centre
For urgent advice phone: (07) 579 8391
Eastern Bay of Plenty
Referrals should be sent directly to :
Bay of Plenty Addiction Service, PO Box 241, Whakatāne 3158.
Fax: (07) 308 9675
For urgent advice phone: (07) 306 0154
Alcohol Problems Hanmer Clinic
Abstinence Based Programme - can self-refer - counsellors - 8/52 intensive programme and is free.
SORTED - Youth Alcohol and Drugs Service
Youth Alcohol and Drugs Service (SORTED)
Phone: 07 577 5052
Email: sorted@bopdhb.govt.nz
Eating Disorder Assessment and Referral Pathways
Other useful links and contacts:
- MOH Depression Free Helpline - Telephone: 0800 111 757
- Bay of Plenty Therapy Foundation
- 12 Steps to Recovery Programme
- Youth Depression Help at 'the lowdown' - FreeTEXT 5626
- Family Works - provides child and family counselling
- Bryant Retreat for Women
- Youthline Phone Counselling - Telephone: 0800 376 633
- Life link/Samaritans - Telephone: 0800 726 666
- Grief Support Services - Telephone: 07 587 4480
- Cot Death support - Telephone: 0800 16 44 55
- Alcoholics Anonymous - Telephone: 0508 229 675
- Narcotics Anonymous - Telephone: 0800 628 632
- Gambling Crisis Helpline - Telephone: 0800 654 655
- Relationship Services - Telephone 0800 735 283
- Women's Refuge - Telephone 0800 733 843
- EPOA Personal care and welfare
- EPOA Property
- Guidelines for health professionals completing EPOA forms
- Support NET Information
Hospital Referral Criteria:
| Clinical Context | Time | Tauranga Hospital | Whakatāne Hospital |
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Urgent referral of a patient the GP believes needs admitting |
In Hours |
Child & Youth: (07) 579 8380 Adult: (07) 579 8329 Older Person: (07) 579 8335 |
Child & Youth: (07) 308 8803 Adult: (07) 306 0154 Older Person: (07) 306 0154 |
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Out of hours |
0800 800 508 or (07) 579 6452 |
0800 774 545 or (07) 306 0154 |
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Urgent advice that may assist in avoiding an acute admission |
In Hours |
Child & Youth: (07) 579 8380 Adult: (07) 579 8329 Older Person: (07) 579 8335 |
Child & Youth: (07) 308 8803 Adult: (07) 306 0154 Older Person: (07) 306 0154 |
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Out of hours |
0800 800 508 or (07) 579 6452 |
0800 774 545 or (07) 306 0154 |
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Urgent advice regarding a patient already known to a department |
In Hours |
Child & Youth: (07) 579 8380 Adult: (07) 579 8329 Older Person: (07) 579 8335 |
Child & Youth: (07) 308 8803 Adult: (07) 306 0154 Older Person: (07) 306 0154 |
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Out of hours |
0800 800 508 or (07) 579 6452 |
0800 774 545 or (07) 306 0154 |
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Non-urgent referral for an appointment |
N/A |
Child & Youth: (07) 579 8380 Adult: (07) 579 8329 Older Person: (07) 579 8335 |
Child & Youth: (07) 308 8803 Adult: (07) 306 0154 Older Person: (07) 306 0154 |
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Referral to an "urgent" OPA i.e. within one week |
In Hours |
Child & Youth: (07) 579 8380 Adult: (07) 579 8329 Older Person: (07) 579 8335 |
Child & Youth: (07) 308 8803 Adult: (07) 306 0154 Older Person: (07) 306 0154 |
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Out of Hours |
0800 800 508 or (07) 579 6452 |
0800 774 545 or (07) 306 0154 |
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Non-urgent telephone advice regarding any patient |
N/A |
Child & Youth: (07) 579 8380 Adult: (07) 579 8329 Older Person: (07) 579 8335 |
Child & Youth: (07) 308 8803 Adult: (07) 306 0154 Older Person: (07) 306 0154 |
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Non-urgent written advice regarding any patient |
N/A |
Child & Youth: (07) 579 8380 Adult: (07) 579 8329 Older Person: (07) 579 8335 |
Child & Youth: (07) 308 8803 Adult: (07) 306 0154 Older Person: (07) 306 0154 |
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Non-urgent written advice patient known to department |
N/A |
Child & Youth: (07) 579 8380 Adult: (07) 579 8329 Older Person: (07) 579 8335 |
Child & Youth: (07) 308 8803 Adult: (07) 306 0154 Older Person: (07) 306 0154 |
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Non-urgent telephone advice pt. known to department |
N/A |
Child & Youth: (07) 579 8380 Adult: (07) 579 8329 Older Person: (07) 579 8335 |
Child & Youth: (07) 308 8803 Adult: (07) 306 0154 Older Person: (07) 306 0154 |
- Alcohol and other drug advice, assessment and treatment.
- One-to-one alcohol and other drug counselling.
- Detoxification from alcohol and/or drugs.
- Referral to residential programmes.
- Opioid Substitution Treatment (e.g. methadone).
- Information/education on alcohol and drug misuse.
- Group programmes.
The service is free is it is a part of the Bay of Plenty District Health Board's range of health services.
- Referrals to the service come from a variety of sources including General Practitioners
- The Hospital
- The wider community
- Self-referral - people can self refer by walking into the department at the addresses above but if possible should be encouraged to telephone first
Contact Information
How to contact Bay of Plenty Addiction Service:
Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 4.30pm
The office is closed on public holidays and at weekend.
Western Bay of Plenty
Phone: 07 579 8391 Fax: 07 571 8095
Eastern Bay of Plenty
Phone (07) 306 0154 Fax (07) 308 9675
Other useful contacts - for those under 18 years with drug and alcohol issues contact:
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services - 07 579 8380
The following Mental Health departments/services can be accessed directly via eReferral.
DHB:
- BOPAS (BOP Addiction Services)
- CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)
- Community Mental Health (Voyagers)
- Maternal Mental Health
- Memory Service
- Older People's Mental Health
WBOPPHO services:
- Extended Consult – Additional Resources
- Extended Consult – Beating the Blues
- Extended Consult – Medication Review
- Group- Stress Less seminar (Stress)
- Stress Less Programme (Anxiety)
- Group – Positive Empowerment Programme
- Group – Post-Natal Psycho-Education (Depression)
- Individual Counselling
- Individual Counselling – Brief Interventions
- Social Worker
- Extended Consult- Alcohol Brief Intervention