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Purapura Whetu - Mental Health & Addiction Services
Mental Health & Addictions Service, Kaupapa Māori
Programmes
Muslim Wellbeing Team
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Refugee / migrant
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals can be made through the Purapura Whetu website.
Referrals can be made by:
- health professionals
- Imans of the mosques or
- self/family members
Description
Our team provides culturally appropriate, multilingual support for families in the Muslim community who have been affected by the March 15th tragedy.
We provide a confidential and non-judgmental service focused on the individual needs of each client. Our team empower people in their daily lives, advocate for their needs and are able connect them with relevant agencies if required.
Our mobile team will provide support to the Muslim community in the Canterbury area in their home and/or the community. We understand that each situation is unique, so we tailor the support to suit you.
We support whānau with:
- Holistic care, treatment and wellness plans
- Practical daily living, household management and developing routines
- Identify your goals and support you with the steps to achieve them
- Pursue a healthy lifestyle, including physical activity and healthy eating
- Find training, study and job opportunities and support with applications
- Relationship building with friends and family
- Connection with the community
- Access to social, legal and community services
- Advocacy with social, legal and community services
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Contact Details
166 St Asaph Street, Christchurch
Canterbury
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(03) 379 8001
Email
Website
Freephone 0800 4WHETU ( 0800 494 388)
Level 1, 166 Saint Asaph Street
Christchurch Central
Christchurch
Canterbury 8011
Street Address
Level 1, 166 Saint Asaph Street
Christchurch Central
Christchurch
Canterbury 8011
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