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Referrals 

Who Can Refer?

Referrals can be made by:

  • Crisis Resolution teams

  • Emergency Department staff

  • Whakarongorau Aotearoa New Zealand
    Telehealth Services

  • Police

  • Health & Social Services (NGOs)

  • General Practice
     

Note: We currently do not accept self-referrals.

Referral Exclusions:

Our service does not accept referrals for individuals with:
 

  • Acute psychosis

  • Immediate suicide risk

  • Significant mania

  • High-risk conditions affecting dependent care

  • Dementia diagnosis

  • A preference against kaupapa Māori services

1. Read Our Referral Exclusions 

2. Contact Us

Canterbury: Call 021 540 986

West Coast: Call tbc

 




 

3. Complete A Referral Form 

  • Please fill out all Compulsory fields and
    follow all referral instructions  


4. Submit Form

Once you have completed and submitted your referral, we will process it and contact you. 

How To Make A Referral 

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