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Description
Dayspring provides mental health support, counselling, and programmes for mothers of children up to five years of age.
Dayspring is a registered charitable trust. As a community organisation we provide services that support and positively influence the pathways for women and their families/whānau. The wellbeing of the mother means families can flourish and grow and ultimately affects the health of the communities we live in. Please see our Mental Health Services below or for our full range of services, including Parenting Programmes, please see the Dayspring website.
Ages
Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Referral
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free, Partial fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
Counselling: Free
Mental Health Community Support: Free
Connection & Support Groups: Free
Creche: $20 per term (suggested)
Circle of Security Parenting Programme: $200 per participant
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Closed 22 Dec — 6 Jan. Open 7 Jan — 9 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Dayspring provides professional maternal mental health support for women who are experiencing postnatal depression or anxiety, or are living with an existing mental health issue. We provide: Support to mothers to build capacity and maintain wellness Assistance in finding the right support networks Connection and support groups for mothers Strengths-based approach in working with mothers Goal setting and personal plans Ensure most effective care by working alongside health professionals Life Skill Courses (i.e nutrition, cooking, sewing, mindfulness, self-defence) Creche for children under 3 years while mothers attend Dayspring programmes and/or counselling Advocacy (i.e WINZ, Housing, Corrections, Court, Health related matters)
Dayspring provides professional maternal mental health support for women who are experiencing postnatal depression or anxiety, or are living with an existing mental health issue. We provide: Support to mothers to build capacity and maintain wellness Assistance in finding the right support networks Connection and support groups for mothers Strengths-based approach in working with mothers Goal setting and personal plans Ensure most effective care by working alongside health professionals Life Skill Courses (i.e nutrition, cooking, sewing, mindfulness, self-defence) Creche for children under 3 years while mothers attend Dayspring programmes and/or counselling Advocacy (i.e WINZ, Housing, Corrections, Court, Health related matters)
- Programme Areas
Maternal mental health or addiction, Mental health
- Programme Type
Maternal counselling and support
- Regions
North Auckland, West Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Who can receive our service?
- Waitemata DHB residents (Waitakere and North Shore)
- People receiving clinical services from the Waitemata DHB Adult and Maternal Mental Health Services or Primary Care
- Women from the age 18+
Access
Referral to this service can be made by: LMCs, Maternal Mental Health, WDHB clinical services, GPs, Plunket, other NGOs.
Call: 09 827 6321 or Email: admin@dayspring.org.nz
Location: 2 Seabrook Avenue, New Lynn, Auckland
Description
Dayspring provides professional maternal mental health support for women who are experiencing postnatal depression or anxiety, or are living with an existing mental health issue.
We provide:
- Support to mothers to build capacity and maintain wellness
- Assistance in finding the right support networks
- Connection and support groups for mothers
- Strengths-based approach in working with mothers
- Goal setting and personal plans
- Ensure most effective care by working alongside health professionals
- Life Skill Courses (i.e nutrition, cooking, sewing, mindfulness, self-defence)
- Creche for children under 3 years while mothers attend Dayspring programmes and/or counselling
- Advocacy (i.e WINZ, Housing, Corrections, Court, Health related matters)
Dayspring Care Centre is where recovery based group activities talke place for mothers who are seeking to improve their mental wellbeing. Mothers can access support and connection while participating in small group activities with other mothers. Dayspring Care Centre operates every Tuesday-Friday during school terms, providing a range of parenting support, psycho-education and life skills programmes. Our on-site crèche enables parents and caregivers to attend our programmes while we care for their baby/child under 3 years nearby. There is a suggested contribution of $20 per term for families who use the creche.
Dayspring Care Centre is where recovery based group activities talke place for mothers who are seeking to improve their mental wellbeing. Mothers can access support and connection while participating in small group activities with other mothers. Dayspring Care Centre operates every Tuesday-Friday during school terms, providing a range of parenting support, psycho-education and life skills programmes. Our on-site crèche enables parents and caregivers to attend our programmes while we care for their baby/child under 3 years nearby. There is a suggested contribution of $20 per term for families who use the creche.
- Programme Areas
Maternal mental health or addiction, Mental health
- Programme Type
Maternal counselling and support
- Regions
North Auckland, West Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals to this service can be made by: LMC's, Maternal Mental Health, WDHB clinical services, GP's, Plunket, other NGO's.
Description
Dayspring Care Centre is where recovery based group activities talke place for mothers who are seeking to improve their mental wellbeing. Mothers can access support and connection while participating in small group activities with other mothers.
Dayspring Care Centre operates every Tuesday-Friday during school terms, providing a range of parenting support, psycho-education and life skills programmes.
Our on-site crèche enables parents and caregivers to attend our programmes while we care for their baby/child under 3 years nearby. There is a suggested contribution of $20 per term for families who use the creche.
Our counsellors work with women using a number of modalities such as narrative therapy, drawing therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behavioural therapy, incorporating all aspects of a person's wellbeing, body, mind and spirit. Our counselling services cover anxiety, depression, divorce, PTSD, psychological and mental abuse, grief and loss, relationships, physical and sexual abuse (not ACC Sensitive Claims).
Our counsellors work with women using a number of modalities such as narrative therapy, drawing therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behavioural therapy, incorporating all aspects of a person's wellbeing, body, mind and spirit. Our counselling services cover anxiety, depression, divorce, PTSD, psychological and mental abuse, grief and loss, relationships, physical and sexual abuse (not ACC Sensitive Claims).
- Programme Areas
Maternal mental health or addiction, Mental health
- Programme Type
Maternal counselling and support
- Regions
West Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Access can be via referral from Community Mental Health Teams, Maternal Mental Health Team, self/family/whānau, Oranga Tamariki, LMC, GP, Plunket as well as other NGOs.
Call: 09 827 6321 or Email: admin@dayspring.org.nz
Location: 2 Seabrook Avenue, New Lynn, Auckland
Description
Our counsellors work with women using a number of modalities such as narrative therapy, drawing therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behavioural therapy, incorporating all aspects of a person's wellbeing, body, mind and spirit.
Our counselling services cover anxiety, depression, divorce, PTSD, psychological and mental abuse, grief and loss, relationships, physical and sexual abuse (not ACC Sensitive Claims).
The Circle of Security Parenting programme is designed to help parents/caregivers strengthen their relationship with their child(ren). This is an 8-week programme with one 2-hour session each week on a Wednesday. The programme is run each school term. Each week builds on the previous week, with topics such as: understanding your child's emotional world, supporting your child's ability to manage emotions, enhancing the development of child's self-esteem, and honouring the desire for all children to feel secure.
The Circle of Security Parenting programme is designed to help parents/caregivers strengthen their relationship with their child(ren). This is an 8-week programme with one 2-hour session each week on a Wednesday. The programme is run each school term. Each week builds on the previous week, with topics such as: understanding your child's emotional world, supporting your child's ability to manage emotions, enhancing the development of child's self-esteem, and honouring the desire for all children to feel secure.
- Programme Areas
Family / whānau support
- Programme Type
Family / whānau support (mental health)
- Regions
South Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
The Circle of Security Parenting Programme is suitable for parents who may be interested in understanding and improving their relationship with their children or may be struggling with managing challenging behaviours.
Access
Access can be via self/whānau referral or via Community Mental Health Teams, Maternal Mental Health Team, Oranga Tamariki, Plunket and community organisations.
Caregivers must have children in their care or have regular weekly visitation to be able to participate in the programme. The child should be able to crawl or walk, so is best for parents with children 6-9 months and older.
Dayspring Trust
Call: 09 827 6321 or Email: admin@dayspring.org.nz
Description
The Circle of Security Parenting programme is designed to help parents/caregivers strengthen their relationship with their child(ren).
This is an 8-week programme with one 2-hour session each week on a Wednesday. The programme is run each school term. Each week builds on the previous week, with topics such as: understanding your child's emotional world, supporting your child's ability to manage emotions, enhancing the development of child's self-esteem, and honouring the desire for all children to feel secure.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
Public Transport
Nearby bus stops
Approx 10min walk from New Lynn train station
Parking
Free on-site parking available
Website
Contact Details
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Phone
(09) 827 6321
Email
Website
Postal Address
PO Box 20269
Glen Eden
Auckland 0641
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This page was last updated at 1:53PM on November 27, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Dayspring Trust.