Waikato DHB has clarified the roles, responsibilities and information available to practices about referring to urgent mental health support.
The DHB has updated their website to make this information about crisis support and referral pathways clearer (WDHB website links below).
Please also see our page 'improving access to care' (link below) if your practice has concerns about patient access and would like Pinnacle support with advocacy - this if for all specialities and not limited to mental health and addiction.
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 moreWhether you’re looking to manage your personal health and fitness or foster healthy workplace relationships, the Wellbeing Hub provides information and tools to help you tackle challenges before they become overwhelming. Sign-up to get started.
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.