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Mental Health Advocacy and Peer Support (MHAPS)
Mental Health & Addictions Service
Today
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Description
MHAPS is a charitable trust offering both mental health and addictions peer advocacy and peer support services in Christchurch to people experiencing mental distress and/or addiction. People from all walks of life meet with us for support, advocacy, and mutual learning, in groups or one-to-one. You can find connection here through the kinship of shared experience with our peer workers, all of whom have lived experience of distress and/or addiction and of recovery.
Staff
MHAPS is a peer-led and peer-delivered mental health and addictions service, meaning that all of our peer workers have their own lived experience of mental distress and/or addictions, and of meaningful recovery. Our own experience helps us to listen carefully to you, as we have been there too.
How do I access this service?
Walk in
You’re very welcome to drop in. Come in for a ‘First step’ conversation with a peer worker where you can find out about peer support (individual and group support) and…
Contact us
If you have any questions please contact us via phone (03 365 9479), email (reception@mhaps.org.nz), text (022 370 8055), or Facebook message.
Referral
No referral is needed.
Charges
Our services are mostly free of charge, however if you would like to make a donation, we would certainly accept and appreciate it!
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (24 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (11 Nov), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (5 Jun), Matariki (14 Jul).
Programmes
Advocacy
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
COVID-19 update (May 2020):
Our services will vary under different Alert Levels. Please check our website or Facebook page for the latest information www.mhaps.org.nz and www.facebook.com/mhapschch
Please phone, text, email,…
Description
MHAPS is a peer-led and peer-delivered mental health and addictions service, meaning that all of our staff have their own lived experience of mental distress and/or addictions, and of meaningful…
Peer Support
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
COVID-19 update (May 2020):
Our services will vary under different Alert Levels. Please check our website or Facebook page for the latest information: www.mhaps.org.nz or www.facebook.com/mhapschch
Please phone, text, email,…
Description
MHAPS is a peer-led and peer-delivered mental health and addictions service, meaning that all of our peer workers have their own lived experience of mental distress and/or addictions, and of…
Addictions Advocacy and Peer Support
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Peer support (AOD), Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
COVID-19 update (May 2020):
Our services will vary under different Alert Levels. Please check our website or Facebook page for the latest information: www.mhaps.org.nz or www.facebook.com/mhapschch
Please phone, text, email,…
Description
An addictions advocate can serve as a ‘navigator’ through the Alcohol and Other Drugs treatment services. We can support you to have your voice heard at appointments, inform you of…
Recovery Works
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
COVID-19 update (May 2020):
Our services will vary under different Alert Levels. Please check our website or Facebook page for the latest information: www.mhaps.org.nz or www.facebook.com/mhapschch
Please phone, text, email,…
Description
MHAPS provides a varied range of programmes and workshops designed to improve people’s understanding of mental health and addictions. As a person becomes more aware of their own reactions to…
Latnam 826
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
COVID-19 update (May 2020):
Our services will vary under different Alert Levels. Please check our website or Facebook page for the latest information: www.mhaps.org.nz or www.facebook.com/mhapschch
Please phone, text, email,…
Description
Latnam 826 is an activity and social centre for people who experience mental illness and/or addiction issues and who feel socially isolated. We have a friendly team of peer support…
Public Transport
Bus lines that come nearby include 28, 44, 60, Orange Line, or Blue Line.
Parking
We have labelled MHAPS carparks for visitors at the rear of the building and under cover in the drivethrough area between the units. There are also P60 parks on-site near the Salisbury St entrance, and there is often free parking nearby on Madras or Salisbury Streets.
Website
Contact Details
357 Madras Street, Christchurch
Canterbury
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(03) 365 9479
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Fax
(03) 366 8276
Email
Website
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Freephone
0800 437 324
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Text
022 370 8055
Unit 4
357 Madras Street
Christchurch Central
Christchurch 8013
Street Address
Unit 4
357 Madras Street
Christchurch Central
Christchurch 8013
Postal Address
PO Box 21020
Christchurch 8140
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This page was last updated at 12:41PM on May 12, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Mental Health Advocacy and Peer Support (MHAPS).