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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
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), 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).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Dayspring maternal mental health community support service provides professional support for women and their babies/young children who have experienced 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 budgeting, nutrition, cooking, sewing, exercise and mindfulness) Creche for the mothers while they attend Dayspring programmes Advocacy (i.e WINZ, Housing, Corrections, Court, Health related matters) Assistance with access to other services as needed (ie pre-employment training)
Dayspring maternal mental health community support service provides professional support for women and their babies/young children who have experienced 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 budgeting, nutrition, cooking, sewing, exercise and mindfulness) Creche for the mothers while they attend Dayspring programmes Advocacy (i.e WINZ, Housing, Corrections, Court, Health related matters) Assistance with access to other services as needed (ie pre-employment training)
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Maternal & infant - mental health & addictions
- Programme Type
Maternal mental health - community 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 Cities)
- People receiving clinical services from the Waitemata DHB Adult and Maternal Mental Services or Primary Care
- Women from the age 18+
Access
Referral to this service can be made by: LMC's, Maternal Mental Health, WDHB clinical services, GP's or other NGO's.
Call: 09 827 6321, Fax: 09 827 6322 or Email: admin@dayspring.org.nz
Location: 2 Seabrook Avenue, New Lynn, Auckland
Description
Dayspring maternal mental health community support service provides professional support for women and their babies/young children who have experienced 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 budgeting, nutrition, cooking, sewing, exercise and mindfulness)
- Creche for the mothers while they attend Dayspring programmes
- Advocacy (i.e WINZ, Housing, Corrections, Court, Health related matters)
- Assistance with access to other services as needed (ie pre-employment training)
Dayspring Care Centre is where recovery based group activities occur for mothers who experience mental health issues to find support and friendship. Dayspring Care Centre opens 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 nearby. There is a small fee for using the Creche.
Dayspring Care Centre is where recovery based group activities occur for mothers who experience mental health issues to find support and friendship. Dayspring Care Centre opens 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 nearby. There is a small fee for using the Creche.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Maternal & infant - mental health & addictions
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Maternal mental health - community support
- Regions
North Auckland, West Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals are by Community mental health teams, Community Support Work Service Teams, Oranga Tamariki, CADS Parenting and Parental Services, and similar like minded organisations.
Description
Dayspring Care Centre is where recovery based group activities occur for mothers who experience mental health issues to find support and friendship.
Dayspring Care Centre opens 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 nearby. There is a small fee for using 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.
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.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Maternal & infant - mental health & addictions
- Programme Type
Maternal mental health - community support
- Regions
South Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central 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, CADS Parenting and Pregnancy Services and other NGO's.
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.
Circle of Security - Parenting programme is designed to help parents/caregivers to strengthen their relationship with their child(ren). This is an 8-week programme (during school terms) that runs for 2 hours each week and covers 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.
Circle of Security - Parenting programme is designed to help parents/caregivers to strengthen their relationship with their child(ren). This is an 8-week programme (during school terms) that runs for 2 hours each week and covers 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.
- 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 any parent with children 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 self/whānau or via Community mental health teams, Maternal Mental Health Team, Oranga Tamariki, CADS Parenting and Pregnancy Services and community organisations.
Caregivers must have children in their care or have regular weekly visitation to be able to participate in the programme.
Dayspring Trust
Call: 09 827 6321, Fax: 09 827 6322 or Email: admin@dayspring.org.nz
Description
Circle of Security - Parenting programme is designed to help parents/caregivers to strengthen their relationship with their child(ren).
This is an 8-week programme (during school terms) that runs for 2 hours each week and covers 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
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Fax
(09) 827 6322
Email
Website
Postal Address
PO Box 20269
Glen Eden
Auckland 0641
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This page was last updated at 9:41AM on August 8, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Dayspring Trust.