Triage
Triage
The Triage service is based in Hamilton and provides a single point of entry for non-urgent referrals to adult mental health between 8am to 4.30pm, 7 days a week.
The service undertakes initial screening and assessment (telephone or face-to-face) of referrals to ascertain whether a comprehensive assessment is indicated within the community mental health service; or alternatively, to provide appropriate advice &/or facilitate an assisted referral to another service provider, such as a community based Non-Government Organisations (NGO’s).
Location
Adult Mental Health & Addictions Services
193 London St, Hamilton
Contact
Phone: 07 834 6902
Fax: 07 834 6900
Email: AMHASTriage@waikatodhb.health.nz
Urgent referrals need to be phoned through to CAHT on 0800 50 50 50
Referrals can be received from any source (GP, self-referral, family) and by any method (fax, BPAC, letter, telephone), including self-presentations to:
Adult Mental Health & Addictions Services
193 London St, Hamilton