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Mental Health & Addictions Service
Today
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
We support families/whānau who have a family member affected by mental health and or addictions. We also provide a suite of support for tangata whaiora/clientele including programmes, advocacy, education and vocational services.
Ages
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Child / Tamariki, Older adult / Kaumātua
Charges
No fees apply.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Our office hours are Monday to Friday:
10:00am to 3:00pm to the public
9:00am to 5:00pm by appointment
Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (24 Oct), Wellington Anniversary (23 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).
Languages Spoken
English, Māori
Programmes
Family/Whānau Support - Advocacy
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other
- Programme Type
Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Community based support - gambling, Community based support - other, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Disability support, Eating disorders
- Regions
Wairarapa
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
If you are concerned about someone's mental health and want some support you can
- Call us or drop in
- Ask your GP or other health professional to refer you
You…
Description
We can provide advocacy for you and your family/whānau at appointments with agencies working with your family member or friend.
- Support and information on mental illness
- Mental health recovery and…
Family/Whānau Support - Support Groups
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other
- Programme Type
Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Community based support - gambling, Community based support - other, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Disability support, Eating disorders
- Regions
Wairarapa
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
If you are concerned about someone's mental health and want some support you can
- Call us or drop in
- Ask your GP or other health professional to refer you
You…
Description
Support groups for family, whānau and carers meet bi-monthly providing opportunities to meet others who are experiencing similar situations. Our groups promote peer support and social networking allowing families/whānau to…
Community Education
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Community based support - gambling, Community based support - other, Community based support - mental health, Disability support, Eating disorders, Training - AOD, Training - other addictions, Training - mental health
- Regions
Wairarapa
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Please contact us if you wish to discuss your training needs.
Description
We provide community education and we can tailor this around mental health issues to meet your groups' needs.
Vocational Services
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Supported employment
- Regions
Wairarapa
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Any person who has experienced any disability and/or mental health issues can use this service.
Self referrals are welcome.
Description
How We Help:
- By developing an individual plan based on your needs and goals and working with you to achieve your goals
- Assisting you to access relevant work experience
- Assisting…
Resource Centre
- Programme Areas
Self help/ helpline, Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other
- Programme Type
Helpline / self-help - addictions (AOD), Helpline / self-help - gambling, Helpline / self-help - mental health, Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Community based support - gambling, Community based support - other, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Disability support, Supported employment
- Regions
Wairarapa
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Open to all and operated by a pool of volunteers.
Open Monday - Friday 10.00am - 3.00pm.
Description
Our Resource Information and Support Centre is a welcoming place where you can access a wide range of information and resources. Our Resource Centre also has Peer to Peer Support…
WAVES - A Bereaved by Suicide Programme
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Wairarapa
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Contact us for more information and details on when the next group will start. Email: admin@sfwai.org.nz.
Description
Waves is an 8 week grief education programme for adults 17+ who have been affected by the suicide of someone they know.
The group allows members to:
- share their thoughts…
Children Understanding Mental Health and Addiction
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)
- Regions
Wairarapa
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
For more information contact us on 06 377-3081 or email admin@sfwai.org.nz.
Description
This is a programme for children who are living in the presence of mental illness and/or addictions. It will help them build resiliency and learn problem solving skills for those…
Parking
Please note, parking outside our premises is limited to 30 minutes. There is all day parking available across the road.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone
Website
Contact Details
323 Queen Street, Masterton
Wairarapa
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(06) 377 3081 or 0508 432 432
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Fax
(06) 377 5263
Email
Website
323 Queen Street
Masterton 5810
Street Address
323 Queen Street
Masterton 5810
Postal Address
PO Box 2110
Kuripuni
Masterton 5842
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This page was last updated at 3:17PM on August 17, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Yellow Brick Road (formerly Supporting Families Wairarapa).