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Friday, 15 January 2021, 11:51 am
Those facing mental health and wellness challenges in
Hawke’s Bay will have more people to turn to with a new
team of health workers about to start work in the
community.
Ten people have been recruited to work
alongside selected general practice teams as part of a new
service being rolled out by the region’s Primary Health
Organisation, Health Hawke’s Bay. The Integrated Primary
Mental Health Programme is funded by the Hawke’s Bay
District Health Board.
Health Hawke’s Bay Chief
Executive Wayne Woolrich said the new model of care aims to
increase access to and choice of primary mental health,
Ten mental health workers introduced to Hawke s Bay community amid Covid-19 concerns
15 Jan, 2021 01:25 AM
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Back: Trey Ferguson, Emma Laking, Sonia Pederson, Sally Tither, Donna Whitiwhiti, Lance Tupaea. Front: Veronica Luckman, Trixie Terry, Haylee Williams and Kylee Stok. Photo / Supplied
Back: Trey Ferguson, Emma Laking, Sonia Pederson, Sally Tither, Donna Whitiwhiti, Lance Tupaea. Front: Veronica Luckman, Trixie Terry, Haylee Williams and Kylee Stok. Photo / Supplied
Designated mental health workers have been introduced to the Hawke s Bay community amid a rise in the number of mental health related concerns since Covid-19.
Ten people have been recruited to work alongside general practice teams as part of a new service rolled out by Health Hawke s Bay.