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WALSH trust (West Auckland Living Skills Trust)
Mental Health & Addictions Service
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Description
West Auckland Living Skills Home Trust (WALSHtrust) is a non-government organisation located in Henderson, West Auckland.
We are an independent charitable trust, with funding coming from contracts with the Ministries of Health and Social Development and the Department of Work & Income, and charitable donations from organisations and individuals.
Programmes
Housing & Recovery
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health, Residential support
- Regions
Central Auckland, West Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Clients are referred by local co-ordination services.
Description
We provide housing and recovery based services in West Auckland and Auckland City.
The aim is to provide a safe and supportive home-like environment that lets you plan for your…
Mobile Community Support Teams
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health
- Regions
West Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
See our Application Form if you are interested in accessing this service.
Our service supports those aged between 18 and 65, and is free to all New Zealand residents.
Description
Mobile Community Support assists people in West Auckland who live in the community with an experience of mental unwellness.
Our staff work with a person’s strengths, resources and natural supports…
Peer Support
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health
- Regions
West Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Access to this service is via GP, self-referral or local DHB co-ordination services.
Description
Our Peer Support Services offer people living in the community the opportunity to increase their knowledge and resources by sharing experiences, strengths and information. It is not a clinical service.…
Employment Service
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Supported employment
- Regions
North Auckland, East Auckland, Central Auckland, West Auckland, South Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
The Supported Employment service is for job seekers who have been referred to EmploymentWorks! from WINZ or self-referral.
Description
Our professional team of employment specialists will support each individual using a partnership approach to pursue their employment goals for as long as it takes; this is not sheltered work,…
Life Skills Group Workshops & Outdoor Programmes
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health
- Regions
West Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Access to this service is via GP, self-referral or local DHB co-ordination services.
Description
independent ENDEAVOURS is a free service for those aged 16-65 with a significant barrier to accessing employment or engaging with the community.
independent ENDEAVOURS offers group workshops and outdoor programs…
Older Persons Service
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Residential support, Respite
- Regions
North Auckland, West Auckland
- Age Groups
Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals for Te Whare Rata are received from either the community or from Ward 12 North Shore Hospital, WDHB Mental Health Service for Older Adults.
Description
Te Whare Rata ('the house of wisdom') currently provides five beds for older people who require short term support with their mental health. There is a sixth bed used for…
He Kakano Ora
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Maternal & infant - mental health & addictions
- Programme Type
Maternal mental health - community support
- Regions
North Auckland, Central Auckland, West Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Our referrals come from maternal mental health services in the Waitemata DHB and Auckland DHB areas.
Description
He Kākano Ora (‘seeds for life’) offers residential respite support for mothers to recover from mental health difficulties between the first trimester of pregnancy through to their baby turning one…
Charges
No fees apply
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (24 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (30 Jan), 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).
Public Transport
Within walking distance to Henderson Rail Station.
For public transport information visit www.at.govt.nz
Website
Contact Details
8 Hickory Avenue, Henderson, Auckland
West Auckland
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Phone
(09) 837 5240
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Fax
(09) 836 6341
Email
Website
8 Hickory Avenue
Henderson
Auckland 0612
Street Address
8 Hickory Avenue
Henderson
Auckland 0612
Postal Address
PO Box 21865
Henderson
Auckland 0650
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This page was last updated at 11:19AM on May 12, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by WALSH trust (West Auckland Living Skills Trust).