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Referrals to Pact services can be made by individuals, whanau, needs assessors, health professionals or other community services. All people, however, must have a needs assessment prior to entering Pact services.
If you or someone you know would like to be referred to Pact but don't know how to go about it, give us a call at the numbers listed on our Contact Us page and we'll point you in the right direction. To find out what kinds of support we provide in your region, go to the relevant region page:
A needs assessment is the first step in identifying what help you need to manage as independently as possible. A needs assessor will meet with you, your family/whanau (if appropriate) and anyone else you may wish to have present (for example, a support person). Together, you will identify the areas in which you need assistance. This meeting will take place somewhere that is comfortable for you - usually your own home. The resulting Needs Assessment Report will outline your desired outcomes and the range of services that may meet your needs.
The Ministry of Health and district health boards fund needs assessment/service coordination services. |
