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Ngā Kākano Foundation
Community Health Service, Kaupapa Māori, Mental Health & Addictions, Social
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Today
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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, Casual (not enrolled) patients, Enrolled patients, Contact us, Referral, Make an appointment, Whānau bubbles, Home visit provider, Website / App
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
All community services are free of charge
Hours
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).
Languages Spoken
English, Māori
Programmes
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
We provide opportunities for Kaumātua and Kuia to remain active, independent and healthy.
Asthma, Diabetes, Respiratory
Asthma, Diabetes, Respiratory
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Respiratory
Diabetes screening
Diabetes screening
- Diabetes screening
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.
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.
Self management
Self management
- Self management
Breastfeeding support, Postnatal support
Breastfeeding support, Postnatal support
- Breastfeeding support
- Postnatal support
Exercise and activity, Healthy eating
Exercise and activity, Healthy eating
- Exercise and activity
- Healthy eating
Kaupapa Māori
Kaupapa Māori
- Kaupapa Māori
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
Website
Contact Details
50 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke
Bay of Plenty
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(07) 573 0660
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Fax
(07) 573 4835
Healthlink EDI
wtgimctp
Email
Website
50 Jellicoe Street
Te Puke
Bay of Plenty 3119
Street Address
50 Jellicoe Street
Te Puke
Bay of Plenty 3119
Postal Address
PO Box 380
Te Puke
3153
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This page was last updated at 12:44PM on November 24, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Ngā Kākano Foundation.