Crisis and Assessment Treatment Team
Telephone 04 494 9169
The CAT team provide 24 hour, 7 days a week assessment and short-term treatment services for people experiencing a serious mental health crisis and for whom there are urgent safety issues.
CATT provides after-hours crisis contact for clients of all C&CDHB Mental Health Directorate services, general practitioners, community and consumer groups and other health professionals.
You may contact the crisis service by:
- Phoning the team yourself - 04 494 9169
- Referral by GP, or another community provider
- Asking your whanau/family or friend to contact us
We may provide crisis assessment following phone discussion. The venue for your assessment may be at a clinic, in your home or another agreed venue. Assessment and treatment options will be discussed with you. The CAT team may also consult with your whanau/family and others involved in the crisis situation.
Treatment planning (up to 6 weeks)
Following assessment we will work with you to develop a plan that will help you to engage with appropriate supports.
We provide information about:
- Mental illness and Addictions
- Mental Health (CAT) Act 1992
- Other services available in the community
We also provide:
- Referral to other mental health services where appropriate
- Crisis Respite
- Links to Maori Mental Health and Health Pasifika
- Consultation and liaison to health services in the community
- Home Based Treatment
- Day Hospital
We have a team of professional, qualified and trained staff that includes:
- Team Leader
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Community Mental Health Nurses
- Psychiatrists
- Social Worker
- Administrators
We are located at:
Te Taha Manaaki
Kenepuru Hospital
Raiha Street
P O Box 50-215
Porirua
8.00am to 5.00pm
Transport Options:
There are buses from Porirua City to Kenepuru Hospital. The trains stop at Kenepuru Station. If you drive to Kenepuru Hospital parking is free.