Services We Provide - Mental Health

Child & Adolescent Services

Whirinaki
A community based service for children, adolescents and their families. We see young people up to the age of 18 years living in Counties Manukau who have significant emotional, mental health and/or behavioural problems.

We provide specialist mental health assessment and treatment for children and young people in the context of their family/whaanau. Whirinaki is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team including Social Workers, Psychologists, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, Child and Family Therapists, Nurses, Cultural Advisors, Occupational Therapists, and supported by an Administration Team.

Whirinaki staff are also available to other providers for consultation and support in managing cases within their own service.

Whirinaki accepts referrals from a wide range of services including GPs, Schools, NGO providers and other Child and Youth Health services.