CRISIS RESOLUTION

Subtitle
Previously Psychiatric Emergency
Telephone
03 364 0482
Freephone
0800 920 092
Address
Hillmorton Hospital, Fergusson Building, Christchurch Hospital (After Hours),
Christchurch

Crisis Resolution (CR) offers after hours and urgent psychiatric assistance. CR is an integral part of each Adult Community Mental Health Team providing 24 hour advice and assessment for people presenting in crisis which is associated with a known or suspected mental health problem. A mobile service is available. Duly Authorised Officers available 24 hours for psychiatric Mental Health Act assessments. Referral to access CR can be made by any member of the public, including self-referral, family, friends, general practitioners and community agencies.

Referrals are through Single Point of Entry within the hours of Monday to Friday, 8.00 to 4.30pm.