Nurses at Health NZ public hospitals and health services plan to strike from 7am to 11pm on both Tuesday 2 September and Thursday 4 September. Emergency departments will be open for emergencies only.
GPs, after-hours and urgent care clinics, and other community health providers are not affected by the strikes and will continue to operate as normal.
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Totara House is a specialist multidisciplinary service for young people (18 to 28 years) who are experiencing their first episode of a mental illness.
To contact Totara House, phone 03 377 9733external link
Our hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm.
In an after-hours emergency, call Crisis Resolution on 0800 920 092external link
Totara House early intervention in psychosis service is at:
183 Montreal Street
Christchurch
We aim to reduce the disruption to people's lives by intervening early through a range of services, including:
We recognise that psychosis has a major impact on the family, and it can be a lonely time for family members.
We work to support families who have a young person experiencing, or recovering from, a psychotic episode with:
The whānau support group is structured over 4 sessions. It includes information and discussion on:
For a referral to Totara House, speak to your healthcare provider.
In an emergency, contact Crisis Resolution on 0800 920 092external link
