Mental Health Services
Child, Infant & Youth
The Infant, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (ICAMHS) is a free, community service for children and adolescents up to 19 years old and their families/whānau.
We provide assessment and treatment for children and adolescents with mild to moderate mental health disorders.
Even if they do not make the original referral, your family GP will be kept informed and involved as the primary medical caregiver.
Referrals
Anyone can make a referral, including the young person or their whānau. We get most of our referrals from GP’s, family, friends, medical specialists, school guidance counsellors, Police Youth Aid, school and education services, the Children & Young Persons & Their Families Agency or community groups.
Eligibility
Children and adolescents up to 19 years of age and their family/whānau
Coverage Area
Our Infant, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service covers the Western Bay of Plenty region
Cost
This service is free of charge for all eligible persons.
ADDRESS
10 Tebbs Lane
Courtney Rd, Gate Pa
Tauranga
CONTACT
Phone: 07 577 4911
AFTER HOURS
0800 800 508
After hours, weekends and public holidays emergency calls need to go to the Crisis Assessment & Treatment Service.
Reach out
If you or a family member are in need of aid for any mental health issues, from depression to addiction, please contact us for support and advice. We have a lot of services that can help.