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Mental Health Service for Older Peopleback to Mental & Addictions ServiceThis service is intended for patients over the age of 65 years. Most referrals will be initially assessed in their place of residence by a community mental health nurse, consultant or registrar. The team also includes social workers, psychologists, and occupational therapists. Inpatient13 bed unit, located in Ward 30 at The Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre, Waikato Hospital.OutpatientLocated at South City Health, 91 Kahikatea Drive, Hamilton, Phone: (07) 839 8603, Fax: (07) 839 8737Crisis ServiceThe Service aims to provide an urgent response to all patients over 65 years between Monday – Friday 8am–4pm.This service is often provided in conjunction with the Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team. Out of hours the Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team may be contacted on: 0800 50 50 50. Entry criteria
Patients with acute confusional states (delirium) should be referred to General Medicine or OP&R. ReferralsReferrals are accepted from all sources. However, we prefer the involvement of the General Practitioner using the guidelines for referrals as outlined in the Adult Mental Health Service referralpage. All referrals are assessed on the content of information supplied and treated accordingly.
Contact informationClinical Nurse Manager: Fran MarshClinical Director: Dr Colin Patrick Mental Health Service for Older People Ground floor, Hockin Building, Waikato Hospital P.O. Box 934 HAMILTON 3240 Ph: (07) 839 8603 Fax: (07) 839 8737
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