Wellington Early Intervention Service 

Capital and Coast DHB

Criteria: 13-25 years, experiencing psychosis for the first time

Area covered: Great Wellington region

Address: Te Whare Tipu, 21 Hania Street, Mount Victoria Wellington 6011
Ph: 04 806 0002
Fax: 04 8060605

Wellington Early Intervention Service

We provide a specialist service for young people, aged between 13-25 years, who live in the greater Wellington region, and who are experiencing psychosis for the first time. Early treatment and support will enhance recovery and help prevent problems in the long run.

How to use our service

We welcome contact from anyone who requires information including: young people, whānau and family members, GPs, and other health professionals. Then to be referred to our service, contact must be made through Te Haika (0800 745477). If appropriate we will offer an assessment.  If this shows you are experiencing a first episode of psychosis, we can work with you and develop a plan for treatment. You will be allocated a care manager who will be your main contact at the Early Intervention Service (EIS).

About our team

We are a team of qualified professionals including:

  • Nurses
  • Psychiatrists
  • Clinical psychologists
  • Social workers
  • Occupational therapists
  • An employment/study specialist
  • Kai manaaki/Māori health worker
  • A research and education coordinator
  • Administrators

Services we provide

Our team provide a respectful, professional and friendly service. Assessment and treatment options will be explained and discussed with you.

  • We aim to reduce the disruption to people’s lives by providing early intervention, community support, and group programmes.
  • We will meet with you regularly to see how you are and how we can support you.
  • We provide education about psychosis to individuals and families.
  • Where possible, whānau, family members and other support people are welcome to be involved in assessments, treatment, and other appointments.
  • We work together with social, educational, work-related and other support services.
  • We have links to Māori Mental Health, Pacific Island Mental Health Services, Alcohol & Drug Services and other related services.
  • We provide consultation, liaison and education about psychosis to other services in the community.