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Artsenta

Mental Health Service, Addiction, Gambling Harm

Today

9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Description

Artsenta is a community based art studio for people accessing support for their mental health or addiction.

Artsenta was founded on the belief that the arts, creativity and self-expression are an essential part of every person's emotional, physical and spiritual well-being, and that those experiencing mental distress should be given the opportunity to realise their creative potential. More

Staff

We employ a team of friendly and talented art workers who are skilled artists and also trained in mental health and wellbeing.

Ages

Adult / Pakeke

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Visit us at 462 Princes Street, Dunedin/Ōtepoti
You can call us to make a time on 03 4779566

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

There is no charge to attend Artsenta or our Outreach sessions.

Hours

9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon – Tue 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wed 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thu – Fri 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

For outreach workshop times please see www.artsenta.org or contact Artsenta on 03 477-9566

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (23 Mar).

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Central Lakes
    All Programme Areas
      All Age Groups
        All Referral Types
          Creative Sessions in North, Central & South Otago

          Artsenta provides creative wellbeing programmes in the following locations: Ōamaru Palmerston Kurow Balclutha Wanaka Cromwell Alexandra These free creative sessions are held weekly in community halls and hubs and involve a fun group activity in a safe and supported environment. For more information on dates and time or to make a booking please see the Outreach page on our website or see the following links: More on Waitaki Creative Wellbeing More on Central Otago Creative Wellbeing
          Programme Areas

          Mental health, Other addictions

          Programme Type

          Counselling and support, Other addictions counselling and support

          Regions

          Waitaki, Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago

          Age Groups

          Adult / Pakeke

          Referral Types

          Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

          Referral Process

          No referral is required. If you are interested in being creative, over 17 years old, and are experiencing mental health challenges, you are eligible to access Artsenta's outreach programme. 

          Description

          Artsenta provides creative wellbeing programmes in the following locations:

          • Ōamaru
          • Palmerston
          • Kurow
          • Balclutha
          • Wanaka
          • Cromwell
          • Alexandra

          These free creative sessions are held weekly in community halls and hubs and involve a fun group activity in a safe and supported environment. For more information on dates and time or to make a booking please see the Outreach page on our website or see the following links:

          More on Waitaki Creative Wellbeing

          More on Central Otago Creative Wellbeing

          Additional Details

          Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, LGBTQIA+ friendly

          Public Transport

          There is a bus stop going north and south outside Artsenta.

          Parking

          We have a carpark which attendees can use though space is limited. There is a 5 minute drop-off area outside and free 60 minute parks in the area.

          Website

          www.artsenta.org

          Contact Details

          462 Princes Street, Dunedin

          Dunedin - South Otago

          9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

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          Street Address

          462 Princes Street
          Dunedin
          Otago 9016

          Postal Address

          PO Box 5986
          Dunedin
          New Zealand

          This page was last updated at 10:50AM on November 28, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Artsenta.