In an emergency

Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT)

The CAT Team provides 24 hour, 7 days a week assessment and short-term treatment services for people experiencing a serious mental health crisis and for whom there are urgent safety issues.

For URGENT situations you may contact the crisis service by:

Telephoning 0800 745 477 or (04) 494 9169
Referral by GP, or another community provider
Asking your whanau/family or friend to contact CATT