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Mapu Maia (Pasifika Gambling Support Services)

Gambling Harm Service, Pacific People, Addiction

Today

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

Mapu Maia is a Pasifika Gambling Support Service providing a dedicated, culturally appropriate service for Pasifika.

We offer free and confidential services. 

Our team of professional counsellors and health promoters work with you and your family.  We can provide support in English, Samoan and Tongan languages. 

Staff

Mapu Maia is made up qualified Pacific practitioners who deliver clinical interventions and educational presentations that are appropriate to the needs of Pacific communities. In addition, the team works collaboratively with community agencies and social services to assist workforce development for staff and support Pacific families in need. 

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Our counselling services are free, professional and confidential. We are funded by the Ministry of Health through the gambling levy, to work with all people who are affected by gambling.

This includes friends, family, work colleagues, employers, and anyone affected by someone else's gambling.

Our public health service offers free presentations and workshops for community and professional groups.

Donations are welcome. We are a registered charity.

Hours

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Mapu Maia can be contacted during these hours, via 0800 21 21 22 or email help@mapumaia.nz

or Text on 3022 or visit our website on www.mapumaia.nz

Public Holidays: Closed 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), Wellington Anniversary (19 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Languages Spoken

English, Samoan, Tongan

Programmes

Freephone - 0800 21 21 22

Free, professional and confidential help - it's only a phone call or email away If you are concerned about your own gambling or someone else’s gambling, we can help. People can, and do, stop gambling. A supportive and professional counsellor can encourage and motivate you to take all the steps required to regain self control and direction in your life.

Programme Areas

Self help/ helpline, Addictions - other, Pacific People

Programme Type

Community based support - gambling, Helpline / self-help - gambling, Pacific People - gambling & other addictions, Training - other addictions, Venue exclusion for problem gamblers

Regions

MidCentral, South Auckland, East Auckland, Central Lakes, West Auckland, Dunedin - South Otago, Waikato, Central Auckland, Hutt, Canterbury, Wellington, West Coast, Lakes, North Auckland, Bay of Plenty, South Canterbury, Wairarapa

Age Groups

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

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Freephone: 0800 21 21 22
Email: help@mapumaia.nz

Text: 3022

www.mapumaia.nz

Description

Free, professional and confidential help - it's only a phone call or email away

​If you are concerned about your own gambling or someone else’s gambling, we can help.

People can, and do, stop gambling. A supportive and professional counsellor can encourage and motivate you to take all the steps required to regain self control and direction in your life.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Mobility parking space, Quiet, low sensory environment, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around, More space to move around, Wheelchair accessible toilet

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone

Document Downloads

  • Referral Form (DOCX, 188.9 KB)

    A referral form is attached if required. This referral form provides us with information about the client and details of the referring agency. Otherwise appointments can be made by phoning 0800 21 21 22

Parking

Instructions on parking and how to find us will be given to you upon confirmation of your counselling appointment.

Website

Contact Details

15 Jack Conway Avenue, Manukau, Auckland

South Auckland

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

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312 St Aubyn Street West, Hastings

Hawke's Bay

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

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This page was last updated at 3:56PM on August 19, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Mapu Maia (Pasifika Gambling Support Services).