Clinical Advisory Services Aotearoa

Aoake te Rā: Bereaved by Suicide Service

Programme Areas

Self help/ helpline, Mental health

Programme Type

Online / e-mental health, Community based support - mental health, Non-acute specialist mental health community services

Regions

MidCentral, East Auckland, South Auckland, Central Lakes, Southland, West Auckland, Dunedin - South Otago, Central Auckland, Waikato, Canterbury, Taranaki, Wellington, Nelson Marlborough, West Coast, Lakes, North Auckland, Bay of Plenty, South Canterbury

Age Groups

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

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

You can refer yourself or somebody else via our website, email, or phone. To refer now: 

• Fill in the online referral form at www.aoaketera.org.nz 
• Email us at 
• Or leave us a message on 0800 000 053 (please leave name and contact details)

Description

Aoake te Rā is rolling out as a nationwide programme providing free brief therapeutic service to individuals and whānau as they navigate life after a loss by suicide. Aoake te Rā means ‘a new sun rises' - the emerging light being a symbol of hope as whānau adapt to their loss.

• We offer a service for those needing focused support following bereavement by suicide. The service is: 
  • free
  • available to all ages and at any stage after bereavement
  • a brief service with approximately four hours support per person (e.g. four 60 minute sessions) 
  • available for individuals, couples or whānau groups 
• We offer face to face, online and phone services
• We are one of a range of services that support people bereaved by suicide 
• We aim to be a culturally responsive, safe and effective service
• We work with identified local Providers (e.g. counsellors, psychologists and other health professionals) who we train in suicide bereavement. If there is not yet a local Provider available in your area you can access the service online if preferred. 
• We are an emerging service that has been developed using co-design with bereaved indiviudals, whānau and communities.

For more information visit www.aoaketera.org.nz 

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