Social workers
Health social workers provide free and confidential support services for all ages after accident or illness and changes in life. They provide free and confidential support services for all ages after accident or illness and changes in life circumstances.
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Contact us
Bay of Islands contact
John Davis
Phone: 09 404 0280external link ext 64027
Sasha Rewha
Phone: 09 404 0280external link ext 64028 or 64832
Dargaville contact
Phone 09 439 3330external link– press the number for Community Health Services then ask to speak to a social worker
Bay of Islands and Dargaville hours
Monday to Friday - 8.00 am to 4.30 pm
Kaitaia contact
Phone: 09 408 0010external link ext 4745
Kaitaia hours
Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Location
Bay or Islands location
Community Health Services Building. Parking is available beside the building.
Dargaville location
Community Health Services
Kaitaia location
Community Health Services
Kaitaia Hospital
Home visits available
Services provided
They provide social work assessments and intervention for all areas of health including:
- maternity
- community rehabilitation
- child and family
- palliative care
- care of older people.
Social workers help with completing forms and are prepared to support clients in their dealings with other agencies. Social workers are mobile and able to see clients and families at Community Health, in the General Ward and in people’s homes.
Referral information
You can be referred by your healthcare provider and other agencies. You can also self-refer.