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Where can homeless youth, experiencing acute mental health struggles, access inpatient care?

Answered Question 13313 (2026)
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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

Question

  • Where can homeless youth, experiencing acute mental health struggles, access inpatient care?

Answered by

Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

Answer

I am advised that access to acute mental health inpatient services is determined by clinical assessment. People assessed as having acute mental health needs are prioritised for appropriate acute inpatient services as clinically required, including those experiencing homelessness.