Senior doctors and dentists at Health NZ public hospitals and health services plan to strike for 48 hours on Tuesday 23 September and Wednesday 24 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.
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
