This Taranaki guidance reinforces responsibilities and behaviours expected of all healthcare professionals involved with the prescribing, monitoring and care of the patient. The purpose of this guideline is to provide seamless transfer of care between specialist and primary services.
The Te Tumu Waiora integrated mental health and wellbeing service has been up and running in general practices in Taupō and Tūrangi since July 2019. The response from practices and the community has been overwhelmingly positive.
Read moreThis service is designed to support a co-response team where mental health clinicians, kaimahi Māori, Police and St John will work together when responding to mental health emergency calls.
View detailsIn addition to Pinnacle MHN primary mental health services, here are some other alternatives that may be available.