Youth forensic mental health service — Canterbury

The Canterbury Youth Forensic Team work with youth aged 10 to 18 years with moderate to severe mental health issue, who are in the Youth Justice System.


Contact us

To contact the youth forensic mental health team, phone: 03 337 8666


Where to find us

The youth forensic team is at:

Whakatata House
44 Cashel Street
Christchurch

Whakataka House location — Google maps (external link)


Services we provide

We provide:

  • consultation and liaison
  • an assessment and treatment service.

Referral information

We take referrals directly from Youth Justice, Police, the courts and youth justice residences.