Ngā Whare Tuhono // Adult Mental Health - Supported Accommodation

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Residential support

Regions

Waikato

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Process

To enter Ngā Whare Tūhono whanaunga must:

• Have completed a Support Needs Assessment  or Crisis Needs Assessment with an approved assessment service (ask us for a list of approved services).
• Have completed our referral documents (ask us for a copy and we’ll send it to you).

Ideally they should:

•  Be over 20 years of age.
•  Have support from whānau and/or support person(s) and/or a mental health service.
•  Be willing, open and committed to living in a whānau-like residence.
•  Be committed to abstaining from illicit substance use.

Description

Ngā Whare Tūhono is a 22 bed residential service that provides supported accommodation for whanaunga with mental health issues and also enables meaningful recovery in a tranquil and safe setting.

Staff work with the aim of supporting whanaunga reintegration into the community wherever possible.  In cases where a return to the community is not indicated we look to enable whanaunga to live as independently as possible within safe and manageable limits.

A strong focus is placed on residents developing life skills, social skills, self-care skills and the ability to manage their own medication.  Being active in one’s own recovery is emphasised and whanaunga are encouraged to join programmes offered in the community.

Ngā Whare Tūhono upholds the following behavioural standards:

•  Zero tolerance of violence and abuse.
•  No use of illicit substances.
•  Supporting people to make their own choices wherever possible.