Contact Us - Totara House - Canterbury District Health Board

If you think that 'something isn't quite right' in yourself or someone you know, your general practitioner or someone you trust (eg. School counsellor, Priest etc.) would be a good person to talk to about how you are feeling.

If you think that you or someone you know is experiencing a first episode of psychosis and you live in Christchurch, New Zealand, it is important that you make contact with Totara House as early as possible. Research and clinical experience show that the earlier the treatment for psychosis, the better the outcome.

Totara House accepts referrals from General Practitioenrs, other health professionals, family members, or self-referrals. if you have concerns, contact us.

Totara House Early Intervention in Psychosis Service
194 Bealey Ave
Christchurch
New Zealand
Phone: 377 9733
Fax: 377 9713
Email:

If you have concerns and want assistance immediately, you can contact Psychiatric Emergency Service after normal working hours and in the weekend. Their contact number is (03) 364 0482.

If you live outside the Christchurch area you should contact your local GP, Health service, or mental health services for advice. A list of New Zealand EIP Services is available on the website of the New Zealand Early Intervention in Psychosis Executive Committee.

If you have serious concerns about the safety of yourself or others it is important that you contact the Police.

Unsure who to call? Try Youthline: 0800 37 66 33 or

Lifeline 0800 383 383