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Ngā Kākano Foundation

Community Health Service, Kaupapa Māori, Social, Mental Health, Addiction

Note: This is NOT a RAT Collection Site.  Please refer to the list of RATS Collection Sites. 

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Description

Ngā Kākano Foundation is a mana whenua-owned and operated organization providing health and social services to whānau/families living in the Te Puke District. 

Mā te mātauranga kia tipu ako ake ngā rangatiratanga,a ngā tikanga otira te whānau.

Our services include

Ages

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

How do I access this service?

Anyone can access, Enrolled patients, Contact us, Referral, Make an appointment, Home visit provider, Website / App

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

All community services are free of charge

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English, Māori

Programmes

Early Intervention Whānau Service

Early intervention and prevention mental health services is recovery oriented, community based whānau approach to assessment, treatment and therapy for those experiencing mental health issues. Specific needs may be complex and include co-existing illness or issues and may require brief interventions for relapse and follow up. This service is accessible and available for all members of the whānau inclusive of pēpi, tamariki, taiohi, pākeke and kaumātua.

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

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

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Access to this service can come by self-referral or referral from a GP or other community agency. Please contact us directly for more information.

Description

Early intervention and prevention mental health services is recovery oriented, community based whānau approach to assessment, treatment and therapy for those experiencing mental health issues. Specific needs may be complex and include co-existing illness or issues and may require brief interventions for relapse and follow up.

This service is accessible and available for all members of the whānau inclusive of pēpi, tamariki, taiohi, pākeke and kaumātua.

Early Intervention Service

This service provides intensive support, as early as possible, for rangatahi (young people) who may be experiencing psychosis for the first time. This service can provide talking therapy, group work, medication, psychoeducation and whānau work. This is a free service available to rangatahi aged up to 20 years of age. What is psychosis? Psychosis describes a number of experiences or symptoms that happen together. These may include hearing voices, having jumbled thoughts, having frightening or unusual ideas and having too little (or too much) energy. Psychosis can also cause changes in mood and behaviour. What you can expect if you use our service We can help you work out whether you are experiencing psychosis. We do this by talking with you and (if possible) with your whānau or other people who know you well and asking questions about what has been happening. This early stage of talking is called an assessment. You can come to Ngā Kākano, or we can come to you. If the assessment shows you are experiencing psychosis we can work with you to develop a treatment plan. You will start seeing us for regular appointments. We encourage you and your whānau to take part in developing the treatment plan.

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Access to this service can come by self-referral or referral from a GP or other community agency. Please contact us directly for more information.

If you are concerned about your teenager or friend, you can refer them and/or support them to request this service.

Description

This service provides intensive support, as early as possible, for rangatahi (young people) who may be experiencing psychosis for the first time. This service can provide talking therapy, group work, medication, psychoeducation and whānau work. This is a free service available to rangatahi aged up to 20 years of age.

What is psychosis?
Psychosis describes a number of experiences or symptoms that happen together. These may include hearing voices, having jumbled thoughts, having frightening or unusual ideas and having too little (or too much) energy. Psychosis can also cause changes in mood and behaviour.

What you can expect if you use our service
We can help you work out whether you are experiencing psychosis. We do this by talking with you and (if possible) with your whānau or other people who know you well and asking questions about what has been happening. This early stage of talking is called an assessment. You can come to Ngā Kākano, or we can come to you.

If the assessment shows you are experiencing psychosis we can work with you to develop a treatment plan. You will start seeing us for regular appointments. We encourage you and your whānau to take part in developing the treatment plan.

Addiction Service

This service provides alcohol and drug counselling. We support you to set and reach goals, putting you and your whānau at the center of care. It is a community outpatient based service provided by trained practitioners. Services include assessment, counselling and treatment, brief intervention, relapse prevention, referral to residential treatment and AOD education.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD)

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Access to this service can come by self-referral or referral from a GP or other community agency. Please contact us directly for more information.

Description

This service provides alcohol and drug counselling. We support you to set and reach goals, putting you and your whānau at the center of care. It is a community outpatient based service provided by trained practitioners.

Services include assessment, counselling and treatment, brief intervention, relapse prevention, referral to residential treatment and AOD education.

Addiction Day Programme

Te Ahuru Mowai Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) intensive outpatient programme provides: Whānau-determine goal setting Assessment and treatment AOD education Relapse prevention Referral to residential treatment, if needed. Te Ahuru Mowai means a safe haven to unpack and unload issues, in a welcoming environment to learn more about themselves, support them to move forward and strengthen their identity. This is provided with a foundation of cultural therapy and mātauranga Māori modalities. This free programme runs on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and transport is available if needed.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD)

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Access to this service can come by self-referral or referral from a GP or other community agency. Please contact us directly for more information.

Description

Te Ahuru Mowai Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) intensive outpatient programme provides:

  • Whānau-determine goal setting
  • Assessment and treatment
  • AOD education
  • Relapse prevention
  • Referral to residential treatment, if needed.

Te Ahuru Mowai means a safe haven to unpack and unload issues, in a welcoming environment to learn more about themselves, support them to move forward and strengthen their identity. This is provided with a foundation of cultural therapy and mātauranga Māori modalities.

This free programme runs on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and transport is available if needed.

Services Provided

Child / Tamariki

Ngā Kākano wants every mokopuna (baby and child) to have the best start in life. Ngā Kākano nurses and kaiāwhina can visit you in your home, at the marae, Kōhanga Reo/ Early Childcare Center, you can come to the Ngā Kākano clinic, or we can come to your workplace or wherever you feel comfortable.

Ngā Kākano wants every mokopuna (baby and child) to have the best start in life.

Ngā Kākano nurses and kaiāwhina can visit you in your home, at the marae, Kōhanga Reo/ Early Childcare Center, you can come to the Ngā Kākano clinic, or we can come to your workplace or wherever you feel comfortable.

Youth / Rangatahi

Ngā Kākano is committed to supporting rangatahi and helping them navigate health and other issues, in order to equip and support them to make positive decisions for the future they deserve. The services are free and mobile, accessible to anybody aged under 18.

Ngā Kākano is committed to supporting rangatahi and helping them navigate health and other issues, in order to equip and support them to make positive decisions for the future they deserve.

The services are free and mobile, accessible to anybody aged under 18.

Older adult / Kaumātua

We provide opportunities for Kaumātua and Kuia to remain active, independent and healthy.

We provide opportunities for Kaumātua and Kuia to remain active, independent and healthy.

Community nursing

Asthma, Diabetes self management, Respiratory

  • Asthma
  • Diabetes self management
  • Respiratory
Family / whānau support

Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.

Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.

Health screening

Health screening tests check for health conditions or early warning signs of disease.

  • Diabetes screening

Health screening tests check for health conditions or early warning signs of disease.

Immunisation

Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.

  • Pregnancy vaccinations
  • Childhood immunisation programme
  • 45 year old vaccinations
  • 65 year old vaccinations
  • Adult flu vaccine
  • Child flu vaccine
  • Diphtheria / Tetanus / Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
  • Measles / Mumps / Rubella (MMR) vaccine
  • Meningococcal vaccine
  • Shingles vaccine
  • Catch-up missed vaccinations

Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.

Injury support services

Support with advice and assistance for the day-to-day management of your injury and regaining independence.

  • Self management

Support with advice and assistance for the day-to-day management of your injury and regaining independence. 

Kaupapa Māori

Kaupapa Māori community and/or social support that is culturally appropriate for Māori, promote Mātauranga Māori, tikanga Māori, and whānau-centred models of care.

Kaupapa Māori community and/or social support that is culturally appropriate for Māori, promote Mātauranga Māori, tikanga Māori, and whānau-centred models of care.

Pregnancy and parenting

Pregnancy and parenting support for family/whānau.

  • Breastfeeding support
  • Support after birth

Pregnancy and parenting support for family/whānau.

Wellness / healthy lifestyle

Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.

  • Exercise and activity
  • Healthy eating education

Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.

Whānau Ora

Whānau Ora services focus on the whānau as a whole, addressing individual needs within the context of the whānau. Whānau are supported to identify their own goals and supported to build their capacity to achieve them.

  • Kaupapa Māori

Whānau Ora services focus on the whānau as a whole, addressing individual needs within the context of the whānau. Whānau are supported to identify their own goals and supported to build their capacity to achieve them. 

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly

Online Booking URL

Parking

Side Door - (our parking lot)

Front Door - (from main road on Jellicoe Street)

Back Door - (opposite public toilets on Commerce Lane)

Region

Bay of Plenty

Contact Details

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50 Jellicoe Street
Te Puke
Bay of Plenty 3119

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Street Address

50 Jellicoe Street
Te Puke
Bay of Plenty 3119

Postal Address

PO Box 380
Te Puke
3153

This page was last updated at 11:29AM on September 12, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Ngā Kākano Foundation.