Team for Assertive Community Treatment (TACT)
TACT provides support to people with long-term mental health, drug or alcohol problems who are homeless or who do not have any whānau (family) support. The service is for people in Wellington, Porirua and Kāpiti.
Contact us
If you have already been referred to our service, you can contact us by:
- phone: 04 806 2218
We are open from Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5pm. We are closed public holidays.
Where to find us
We are located at:
Administration Building
31 Mein Street
Newtown
Wellington
Wellington Regional Hospital campus map
Parking is available on Mein Street. Spaces available for public use are are marked by green lines. Other parking is available on other parts of the campus.
Services we provide
We provide support for people with mental health or addiction problems whose living conditions make it difficult for them to otherwise get the support they need.
Our services include:
- assessment and treatment for mental health conditions and drug and alcohol addiction
- therapy and education to help people recognise the signs they may be relapsing
- practical help with things like connecting with Work and Income.
What you can expect from our service
Once we receive your referral, we will arrange a time to meet with you. First we will complete an assessment of your needs. This usually takes about 60 minutes. You can come to see us or we can come to you.
If we agree that our service is best placed to help you, we will develop a care and treatment plan for you. We encourage you and your whānau to take part in developing the plan.
If we are not the best service for you, we will give you information about other services that may help you.
Treatments and care we provide
Our team can help you in a range of ways.
Psychologists use non-drug treatments that can provide you with tools to better manage stress and cope with problems. These might include:
- cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR).
Mental health nurses can:
- help you with medication
- work with you to develop your treatment plan
- provide information to help you make informed decisions about your care
- visit you in the community or do home visits.
Occupational therapists can help you engage in:
- everyday activities
- paid or volunteer work
- outside interests and activities.
Social workers can:
- provide talking therapy
- give support with whānau
- provide education on recovery, health and well-being
- support you to use social services
- help connect you with communities.
Psychiatrists can prescribe medication, if it is the best option for you.
Referral information
You can only be referred to TACT through an MHAIDS clinician or team.
If you or someone you know needs urgent help, call MHAIDS on 0800 745 477. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You can find other options for mental health support.