Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other, Kaupapa Māori, Pacific People

Programme Type

Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Pacific People (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Community based support - other, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Pacific People - mental health

Regions

Hutt

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Te Paepae Ārahi is a free non-exclusive service, open to all within the Te Awakairangi/Hutt Valley community. We accept Self Referrals, Referrals from whānau and Other Services.

If you would like support from Te Paepae Ārahi you can complete a Referral Form and send it to or alternately you can collect a referral form directly from our office at, 330 High Street, Level 5, Lower Hutt, 5010.

Walk in referral times CLOSE at 4:00 pm daily Monday - Friday.

• Referral form (DOCX, 1.1 MB)

Description

This is our Kanohi ki te Kanohi (Person to Person) Mental Health and Addictions support service which encompasses the, Tinana (Physical) Hinengaro (Mental) Wairua (Spiritual) Whatumanawa (Emotional) Whānau (Family) Whenua (Environmental) aspects of the individual. This service is provided by qualified Social Workers, DAPAANZ registered AOD counsellors, Youth Workers, Support Workers & Peer Support Workers.

This is a mobile service and private home visits can be arranged.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)

Regions

Wellington, Hutt

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

If you would like support from Te Paepae Ārahi you can complete a Referral Form and send it to or alternately you can collect a Referral Form directly from our office at, 330 High Street, Level 5, Lower Hutt, 5010.

Walk in referral times CLOSE at 4:00 pm daily Monday - Friday.

• Referral form (DOCX, 1.1 MB)

Description

The Impaired Drivers' Awareness Course alternates between the Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt Community Corrections sites from 9am – 5pm, on the last two Saturdays of every month.

The course covers the social, health, and legal ramifications of impaired substance driving and road safety requirements.

The objective of the course is to:

• Explore and discuss what drives an individual to drink and drive under the influence of legal and/or illegal substances;

• Explore and discuss the effects of substance impaired driving regarding an individual’s physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing;

• Explore and discuss the ripple effects of impaired substance driving on an individual’s family, friends and wider community;

• Explore and discuss anger and stress management strategies;

• Explore and discuss relapse prevention strategies;

• Develop individual safety plans to prevent substance impaired driving in order to keep participants and other people safe on the road;

• Assist participants to have indefinite suspensions lifted from their driver’s licence, by referring them to an approved land transport assessor; and provide ongoing individual and/or group therapy to address any substance related issues.

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Hutt

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Te Paepae Ārahi is a free non-exclusive service, open to all within the Te Awakairangi/Hutt Valley community. We accept Self Referrals, Referrals from Agencies and Other Services.

If you would like support from Te Paepae Ārahi you can complete a Referral Form send it to or  alternately you can collect a Referral Form directly from our office at, 330 High Street, Level 5, Lower Hutt, 5010.

Walk in referral times CLOSE at 4:00 pm daily Monday - Friday.

• Referral form (DOCX, 1.1 MB)

Description

Our men's peer support programme is based on the principles of Te Ao Māori, with a clinical component of AOD & mental health. The aim is to develop and encourage Tāne Hauora and wellbeing by showing and practising whakawhanaungatanga through āwhina kai (Food) and kōrero (Talk).

Taiawhio (Starting your journey in Te Roopu Tāne)
10 Week Programme, available during school term
Monday 11.00am - 2.00pm

Te Roopu Tāne (extension of learnings from Taiawhio)
This roopu is offered to graduated tāne of Taiawhio who are wanting to delve deeper into their learnings.
10 Week Programme, available during school term
Friday 11:00am - 2.30pm

Pick up service available (to be arranged) 

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Hutt

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Te Paepae Ārahi is a free non-exclusive service, open to all within the Te Awakairangi/Hutt Valley community. We accept Self Referrals, Referrals from Agencies and Other Services.

If you would like support from Te Paepae Ārahi you can complete a Referral Form send it to or  alternately you can collect a Referral Form directly from our office at, 330 High Street, Level 5, Lower Hutt, 5010.

Walk in referral times CLOSE at 4:00 pm daily Monday - Friday.

• Referral form (DOCX, 1.1 MB)

Description

Our women's programme covers a variety of topics such as Relapse & Self Awareness, Child Development, Supporting Towards Positive Change, Independence, Strengthening Relationships, Promoting Māori and General Health and Wellbeing. 

12 Week Course, 11.00am - 1.30pm
Pick up service available (to be arranged) 

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Hutt

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

If you would like support from Te Paepae Ārahi you can complete a Referral Form send it to or  alternately you can collect a Referral Form directly from our office at, 330 High Street, Level 5, Lower Hutt, 5010.

Walk in referral times CLOSE at 4:00 pm daily Monday - Friday.

• TPA_Referral_Form (DOCX, 1.2 MB)
  

  Te Paepae Ārahi Referral Form

Description

Our rangatahi team offer support from a variety of professionals who offer clinical support, mentoring and group programmes focusing on mental health, wellbeing and Drug/Alcohol related issues. We work together with our rangatahi & their whānau to navigate towards tinorangatiratanga. 

We have a variety of programmes offered under Ngā Kete Aronui, please contact us to enquire. 

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Kaupapa Māori - gambling & other addictions, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Hutt

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP

Description

This service offers brief intervention to whānau aged 18+ who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues to assist in accessing a range of support services. This may include engaging in education, vocational and social, alcohol and drug services. We place emphasis on integration into the community and access to community based options such as specialist or cultural assessments, social work and support work advocacy. 

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Community based support - other, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Hutt

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Te Paepae Ārahi is a free non-exclusive service, open to all within the Te Awakairangi/Hutt Valley community. We accept Self Referrals, Referrals from Agencies and Other Services.

If you would like support from Te Paepae Ārahi you can complete a Referral Form send it to or  alternately you can collect a Referral Form directly from our office at, 330 High Street, Level 5, Lower Hutt, 5010.

Walk in referral times CLOSE at 4:00 pm daily Monday - Friday.

• TPA Referral Form (DOCX, 1.2 MB)
  

  TPA Referral Form

Description

Nga Kete Aronui – the baskets of “life’s” knowledge provides a continuum of wellbeing support treatment and therapy for whānau experiencing mental health or addiction distress, under the Whakawhiti Te Rā! collaborative and its principles, This program is open to Rangatahi and Pākeke, and is delivered over 6 different programs.

Haehae Ha: is a group Design Program that uses a range of tactile mediums like Clothing, Fabrics, Design and Pepehā genealogy boards, Arts and crafts and Vinyl work. The program operates within a creative safe space where whanaungatanga happens and people openly share their experiences and stories. Attendees will learn skills to help manage their stress and develop their own artistic expression.

Tangaroa Whakamautai: Tangaroa (Ocean) plays an integral role in supporting the well-being of the tāngata Māori. Ā Wairua (Spiritually), Ā Tinana (Physically), Ā Whānau (Socially) and Ā Hinengaro (Mentally). This kaupapa utilises the Moana (Sea) and Wai (Water) to improve the well-being of our whānau through Surfing, Diving and other water based activities. All safety protocols and measures are discussed and covered during intake.

Toka Tūmoana: In this rōpū, we utilise freediving practices to develop positive outcomes for whānau whaiora those seeking personal well-being. Throughout the program, you’ll learn about safe freediving techniques, equipment, species, catch limits, Kawa and Tikanga around the moana. Developing good freediving techniques is all about mindset and understanding of oneself. As Uepoto overcame Whiro, you may be faced with your own challenges here, where you may have to leave your comfort zone. Our connection to the taiao is also connected to our wellbeing. By strengthening our connection, we expand our tools of wellbeing. By taking care of our environment and providing for our whānau, we develop our purpose.

Whakaoho Wairua: In this program we utilise Waiata (Music) Karakia (Chants) Pao (Rhythm), Whakapapa (Genealogy) and musical instruments to help whānau strengthen their Māuri (well-being) and explore positive ways to utilise these taonga tuku iho (heirlooms) as a therapeutic tool for self expression and artistic outlet, within both group and individual settings.

Te Rōpu Tāne: Is a tikanga Māori program that focuses on all taha of Te Whare Tapa Wha through Group therapy. We aim to create a space where Men can practice whanaungatanga in a safe space through the use of Kai (Food) and Kōrero (Talk) with others with shared lived experiences, facilitated by our kaimahi who help navigate them towards a positive hope filled future.

Tū Ahurei: In this program we utilise Waiata (Music) Karakia (Chants) Pao (Rhythm), Whakapapa (Genealogy) and musical instruments to help whānau strengthen their Māuri (well-being) and explore positive ways to utilise these taonga tuku iho (heirlooms) as a therapeutic tool for self-expression and artistic outlet, within both group and individual settings.