Peer Support Service for Children & Youth

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Referrals to this service can come via self & family referrals, GP, Medical Specialists, School Guidance Counsellors, Police Youth Aid, Schools & Education Services, DHB clinical services, Corrections/Probation, Oranga Tamariki or Community Groups.

If the Child/Youth meets the criteria below, please contact the Mental Health and Addictions Team on 07 577 4911 to discuss and request a referral form. Referrals to Peer Support require support and intervention from our internal iCAMHS or an external Mental Health Team.

Description

Peer Support is a community based service which provides support, education, information and advocacy, to a person who has, or may be developing a major mental illness or addiction.

The service is youth focused and can be done in a place where the youth and their whānau feel most comfortable. Peer Support works closely with or iCAMHs clinicians who support with assessment and goal and wellness planning.

We expect the child/adolescent's GP to be informed and involved as the primary medical caregiver, even if they did not make the original referral.

We do not accept any urgent or high risk referrals to the Te Manu Toroa Team. These need to be directed to the Crisis Team 0800 800 508.