Children Understanding Mental Health and Addiction

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support

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 with an adult who has a mental illness. It will help them build resilience and learn problem solving skills.

The programme is aimed at primary school children  (7-11 year olds) and is designed to help children come to terms with a family/whānau member with mental health and/or addiction issues by sharing experiences and increasing understanding in a no blame environment. Parents and caregivers are invited to attend the last session, which is a celebration of the children’s time and learning in the programme.