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Youth Addictions and Mental Health Alliance (YAMHA)
98 -100 Greers Road, Christchurch
Contact Details
Phone (03) 281 7616
Fax (03) 358 2907
Email cymhs@odysseychch.org.nz
Street Address
98 Greers Road
Burnside
Christchurch
Canterbury 8053
Postal Address
PO Box 34009
Description
The Youth Addictions and Mental Health Alliance (YAMHA) came together to provide clinical leadership across the Canterbury DHB- funded teams providing child and youth mental health and addictions services within the community.
Community Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) is a working group initiative, within YAMHA, made up of CAF Services, Odyssey House (Christchurch), Stepping Stone Trust and Pegasus Health. CYMHS aims to increase community access, establish a coordination role and gather information about needs for youth mental health services in Canterbury.
YAMHA members also includes: St John of God Waipuna, PuraPura Whetu, Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust, Christchurch PHO, Christchurch City Mission, CDHB CAFLink, CDHB Schools’ Mental Health Team and CDHB Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Fees and Charges Description
This is a Canterbury DHB funded service.
No fees apply.
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|
Assistance outside these hours is by appointment only.
Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
The Community Youth Facilitators work alongside young people aged 13 to 18 and their families that are struggling with mild to moderate mental health issues and/or alcohol or addiction issues. Their services include but are not limited to: Working collaboratively to increase community access for Young People Providing screening, assessment, and interventions Facilitating access to other services as required Motivating Young People to access the appropriate services that will benefit their wellbeing Read about this service here.
The Community Youth Facilitators work alongside young people aged 13 to 18 and their families that are struggling with mild to moderate mental health issues and/or alcohol or addiction issues. Their services include but are not limited to: Working collaboratively to increase community access for Young People Providing screening, assessment, and interventions Facilitating access to other services as required Motivating Young People to access the appropriate services that will benefit their wellbeing Read about this service here.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi
Referral Process
Access to this service is via referral by a YAMHA member organisation. These include:
- Odyssey House Christchurch
- Stepping Stone Trust
- St John of God Waipuna
- Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust
- Purapura Whetu
- Christchurch City Mission
- CDHB CAFLink
- Pegasus Health
- Christchurch PHO
- CDHB Schools’ Mental Health Team
- CDHB Specialist Mental Health and Addiction Services
Description
The Community Youth Facilitators work alongside young people aged 13 to 18 and their families that are struggling with mild to moderate mental health issues and/or alcohol or addiction issues. Their services include but are not limited to:
- Working collaboratively to increase community access for Young People
- Providing screening, assessment, and interventions
- Facilitating access to other services as required
- Motivating Young People to access the appropriate services that will benefit their wellbeing
Read about this service here.
Manu Ka Rere is a free service for young people aged 13-24 who are seeking support for their wellbeing. We offer face to face counselling sessions, group work, group work therapy, education and other activities. This is a collboration between Odyssey House Trust Christchurch, Stepping Stone, PuraPura Whetu, Wellbeing North Canterbury, Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug Service, 298 Youth Health Centre, City Mission & Waipuna, who work collectively to deliver this service.
Manu Ka Rere is a free service for young people aged 13-24 who are seeking support for their wellbeing. We offer face to face counselling sessions, group work, group work therapy, education and other activities. This is a collboration between Odyssey House Trust Christchurch, Stepping Stone, PuraPura Whetu, Wellbeing North Canterbury, Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug Service, 298 Youth Health Centre, City Mission & Waipuna, who work collectively to deliver this service.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Access to this service is via self referral or other person (e.g. GP, counsellor or parent) by phone or using the referral form on the website www.manukarere.co.nz
- Referral Form (DOC, 51.5 KB)
Description
Manu Ka Rere is a free service for young people aged 13-24 who are seeking support for their wellbeing. We offer face to face counselling sessions, group work, group work therapy, education and other activities.
This is a collboration between Odyssey House Trust Christchurch, Stepping Stone, PuraPura Whetu, Wellbeing North Canterbury, Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug Service, 298 Youth Health Centre, City Mission & Waipuna, who work collectively to deliver this service.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Website
https://healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/mental-health-addictions/youth-addictions-and-mental-health-alliance/