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Ember - Korowai Takitini
Mental Health Service, Addiction
Today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Ember Korowai Takitini provides community-based mental health, addiction, peer support, wellbeing and employment support services across the upper North Island, from Northland to Rotorua.
We support people to live well in the community, build independence, connect with others, and work towards their recovery, wellbeing and employment goals. Our services include peer support, recovery education, wellbeing groups, community support, navigation support and employment support for people with lived experience and people who have been long-term unemployed.
Some of our programmes accept self-referrals, while others require referrals from NASC, hospitals, GPs or other health and social service providers.
We work alongside people and their whānau and collaborate with other services to ensure people receive the support that best meets their needs. If you are unsure which service is right for you, you are welcome to contact us and we can help guide you to the most appropriate support.
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Youth / Rangatahi
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Ember South Hub: Call 09 523 2790
Ember North Hub: Call 09 443 3700 or
Email: info@ember.org.nz
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed 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).
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Te Piringa Āhuru Peer Hub is a community-based peer support hub for people experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges. The hub provides a safe and welcoming drop-in space where people can connect with peer support workers and others in the community. Peer support is provided by people with lived experience who use their own recovery journeys to support others. Support is available through drop-in and one-to-one peer support. The hub works closely with DRIVE Consumer Direction Counties Manukau and other peer support services, and can connect people to peer support groups, workshops, activities and other community services. The focus is on connection, wellbeing, independence and supporting people to build meaningful lives in the community.
Te Piringa Āhuru Peer Hub is a community-based peer support hub for people experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges. The hub provides a safe and welcoming drop-in space where people can connect with peer support workers and others in the community. Peer support is provided by people with lived experience who use their own recovery journeys to support others. Support is available through drop-in and one-to-one peer support. The hub works closely with DRIVE Consumer Direction Counties Manukau and other peer support services, and can connect people to peer support groups, workshops, activities and other community services. The focus is on connection, wellbeing, independence and supporting people to build meaningful lives in the community.
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction, Family / whānau support, Mental health
- Programme Type
Family / whānau support (addiction), Family / whānau support (mental health), Peer support (alcohol or drug), Peer support (mental health)
- Regions
South Auckland, East Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
Walk in during opening hours.
Description
Te Piringa Āhuru Peer Hub is a community-based peer support hub for people experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges. The hub provides a safe and welcoming drop-in space where people can connect with peer support workers and others in the community.
Peer support is provided by people with lived experience who use their own recovery journeys to support others. Support is available through drop-in and one-to-one peer support.
The hub works closely with DRIVE Consumer Direction Counties Manukau and other peer support services, and can connect people to peer support groups, workshops, activities and other community services.
The focus is on connection, wellbeing, independence and supporting people to build meaningful lives in the community.
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Te Piringa Āhuru Poster
(PDF, 182.2 KB)
Poster outlining the dual purpose of the hub — providing support for people seeking support for themselves, and for family members or whānau seeking support for a loved one.
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Mahi Marumaru is a mobile peer support service supporting people to recover from alcohol and other drug-related issues. Support is provided in the community and can include one-to-one support, support to attend appointments, building recovery skills, and connecting with community services and supports. The service is available to people aged 18–65 living in the Counties Manukau area.
Mahi Marumaru is a mobile peer support service supporting people to recover from alcohol and other drug-related issues. Support is provided in the community and can include one-to-one support, support to attend appointments, building recovery skills, and connecting with community services and supports. The service is available to people aged 18–65 living in the Counties Manukau area.
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction
- Programme Type
Peer support (alcohol or drug)
- Regions
South Auckland, East Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
Self-referrals are welcome and preferred. Referrals are also accepted from clinicians, health and social services, and family/whānau.
To make a referral or find out more, please contact the Mahi Marumaru Team Manager.
Email: stacey.tuaa@ember.org.nz or phone: 021 216 4329
Description
Mahi Marumaru is a mobile peer support service supporting people to recover from alcohol and other drug-related issues. Support is provided in the community and can include one-to-one support, support to attend appointments, building recovery skills, and connecting with community services and supports.
The service is available to people aged 18–65 living in the Counties Manukau area.
DRIVE Consumer Direction Counties Manukau is a lived experience network supporting people with mental health and addiction challenges. DRIVE provides peer support groups, workshops, events and activities that focus on recovery, connection, learning and community participation. DRIVE also provides navigation support, helping people connect with services, education, training, volunteering and employment opportunities. The service supports people to build confidence, skills, independence and meaningful pathways in the community.
DRIVE Consumer Direction Counties Manukau is a lived experience network supporting people with mental health and addiction challenges. DRIVE provides peer support groups, workshops, events and activities that focus on recovery, connection, learning and community participation. DRIVE also provides navigation support, helping people connect with services, education, training, volunteering and employment opportunities. The service supports people to build confidence, skills, independence and meaningful pathways in the community.
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction, Family / whānau support, Mental health
- Programme Type
Family / whānau support (addiction), Family / whānau support (mental health), Workforce training (alcohol or drug addiction), Workforce training (mental health)
- Regions
South Auckland, East Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
Self-referrals are welcome. People can contact us directly to find out about groups, workshops, events and navigation support. Register for workshops or put yourself on the mailing list here.
Email hello@drivedirection.org.nz or call/text 021 0223 5051
Description
DRIVE Consumer Direction Counties Manukau is a lived experience network supporting people with mental health and addiction challenges. DRIVE provides peer support groups, workshops, events and activities that focus on recovery, connection, learning and community participation.
DRIVE also provides navigation support, helping people connect with services, education, training, volunteering and employment opportunities. The service supports people to build confidence, skills, independence and meaningful pathways in the community.
PeerTalk is a free phone-based peer support service for people experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges in Counties Manukau. People can call to talk with a peer support worker who can provide support, understanding, information and connection to other services if needed. PeerTalk provides a safe space for people to talk about what is going on for them and to receive support from someone who understands mental health and addiction challenges.
PeerTalk is a free phone-based peer support service for people experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges in Counties Manukau. People can call to talk with a peer support worker who can provide support, understanding, information and connection to other services if needed. PeerTalk provides a safe space for people to talk about what is going on for them and to receive support from someone who understands mental health and addiction challenges.
- Programme Areas
Helplines / e-mental health, Alcohol or drug addiction, Mental health
- Programme Type
Alcohol or drug helpline, Mental health helpline, Peer support (alcohol or drug), Peer support (mental health)
- Regions
South Auckland, East Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
Self referral. Call 0800 234 432 between 5pm to midnight Monday to Sunday.
Description
PeerTalk is a free phone-based peer support service for people experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges in Counties Manukau. People can call to talk with a peer support worker who can provide support, understanding, information and connection to other services if needed.
PeerTalk provides a safe space for people to talk about what is going on for them and to receive support from someone who understands mental health and addiction challenges.
Peer support workers are based in the Emergency Departments at Auckland City Hospital, North Shore Hospital and Waikato Hospital. People who present to Emergency Departments with mental health or addiction-related distress may be offered the opportunity to speak with a peer support worker. Peer support workers provide emotional support, help people understand what is happening, and support people while they are in the Emergency Department.
Peer support workers are based in the Emergency Departments at Auckland City Hospital, North Shore Hospital and Waikato Hospital. People who present to Emergency Departments with mental health or addiction-related distress may be offered the opportunity to speak with a peer support worker. Peer support workers provide emotional support, help people understand what is happening, and support people while they are in the Emergency Department.
- Programme Areas
Crisis / emergency mental health district teams, Alcohol or drug addiction, Mental health
- Programme Type
Crisis / emergency mental health district teams, Peer support (alcohol or drug), Peer support (mental health)
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
This service is provided within hospital Emergency Departments. People are offered peer support by Emergency Department staff and can choose whether they would like to engage with a peer support worker.
Description
Peer support workers are based in the Emergency Departments at Auckland City Hospital, North Shore Hospital and Waikato Hospital. People who present to Emergency Departments with mental health or addiction-related distress may be offered the opportunity to speak with a peer support worker.
Peer support workers provide emotional support, help people understand what is happening, and support people while they are in the Emergency Department.
Whiti Ora provides groups and activities for people with lived experience of mental health and/or addiction challenges across the Auckland region. Groups are available both online and in person and focus on connection, wellbeing, recovery and community participation. The service provides opportunities for people to connect with others, learn new skills, share experiences and build confidence and wellbeing in a supportive environment.
Whiti Ora provides groups and activities for people with lived experience of mental health and/or addiction challenges across the Auckland region. Groups are available both online and in person and focus on connection, wellbeing, recovery and community participation. The service provides opportunities for people to connect with others, learn new skills, share experiences and build confidence and wellbeing in a supportive environment.
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction, Mental health
- Programme Type
Supported employment, Workforce training (alcohol or drug addiction), Workforce training (mental health)
- Regions
South Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Self-referrals are welcome. People can contact the service directly to find out about groups and activities. Referrals are also accepted from health and social service providers.
For more information, contact 09 815 5113 or PF.admin@ember.org.nz, or complete the referral form at: https://ember.org.nz/personal-focus-form/
Description
Whiti Ora provides groups and activities for people with lived experience of mental health and/or addiction challenges across the Auckland region. Groups are available both online and in person and focus on connection, wellbeing, recovery and community participation.
The service provides opportunities for people to connect with others, learn new skills, share experiences and build confidence and wellbeing in a supportive environment.
The Akiaki Community Participation service provides one-to-one support for people who want support to participate more fully in education, employment and community life. Support is tailored to each person’s goals and may include support to access education or training, find employment or volunteering opportunities, build confidence and life skills, and connect with community activities and services. The service focuses on building independence, confidence and meaningful participation in everyday life.
The Akiaki Community Participation service provides one-to-one support for people who want support to participate more fully in education, employment and community life. Support is tailored to each person’s goals and may include support to access education or training, find employment or volunteering opportunities, build confidence and life skills, and connect with community activities and services. The service focuses on building independence, confidence and meaningful participation in everyday life.
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction, Mental health
- Programme Type
Supported employment, Workforce training (alcohol or drug addiction), Workforce training (mental health)
- Regions
South Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Self-referrals are welcome. People can contact the service directly to find out about groups and activities. Referrals are also accepted from health and social service providers.
For more information, contact 09 815 5113 or PF.admin@ember.org.nz, or complete the referral form at: https://ember.org.nz/personal-focus-form/
Description
The Akiaki Community Participation service provides one-to-one support for people who want support to participate more fully in education, employment and community life.
Support is tailored to each person’s goals and may include support to access education or training, find employment or volunteering opportunities, build confidence and life skills, and connect with community activities and services.
The service focuses on building independence, confidence and meaningful participation in everyday life.
Ember Employment Support provides support for people with lived experience of mental health and addiction challenges, intellectual disability, and for people who have been long-term unemployed. Support includes work readiness, CV and interview preparation, training opportunities, and support into employment, education, volunteering and career pathways. The service focuses on building confidence, skills, independence and sustainable employment.
Ember Employment Support provides support for people with lived experience of mental health and addiction challenges, intellectual disability, and for people who have been long-term unemployed. Support includes work readiness, CV and interview preparation, training opportunities, and support into employment, education, volunteering and career pathways. The service focuses on building confidence, skills, independence and sustainable employment.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Supported employment
- Regions
South Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Waikato, Central Auckland, Northland
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Self-referrals and referrals from health and social service providers are accepted.
To make a referral or find out more, please contact 09 523 2790 or employment@ember.org.nz
Or, complete the referral form at: https://ember.org.nz/referral-form/
Description
Ember Employment Support provides support for people with lived experience of mental health and addiction challenges, intellectual disability, and for people who have been long-term unemployed. Support includes work readiness, CV and interview preparation, training opportunities, and support into employment, education, volunteering and career pathways. The service focuses on building confidence, skills, independence and sustainable employment.
Puna Whakataa is a 10-bed Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) residential respite and treatment service delivered in partnership with The Salvation Army. The service provides short-term residential support for people who are currently engaged with a publicly funded specialist AOD service. The service offers up to 14 days respite to support people to stabilise, refocus on recovery goals and remain connected to their community and treatment services.
Puna Whakataa is a 10-bed Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) residential respite and treatment service delivered in partnership with The Salvation Army. The service provides short-term residential support for people who are currently engaged with a publicly funded specialist AOD service. The service offers up to 14 days respite to support people to stabilise, refocus on recovery goals and remain connected to their community and treatment services.
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction, Mental health
- Programme Type
Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Peer support (alcohol or drug), Respite
- Regions
South Auckland, East Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals are made through publicly funded specialist Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services and addiction practitioners. People must be currently engaged with a specialist AOD service to be eligible.
For referral information please contact david.cutten@ember.org.nz.
Description
Puna Whakataa is a 10-bed Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) residential respite and treatment service delivered in partnership with The Salvation Army. The service provides short-term residential support for people who are currently engaged with a publicly funded specialist AOD service.
The service offers up to 14 days respite to support people to stabilise, refocus on recovery goals and remain connected to their community and treatment services.
Ember provides High and Complex Needs residential services for people experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges who require a higher level of residential support and rehabilitation. These services provide 24-hour residential support and focus on rehabilitation, wellbeing, independence and supporting people to transition back into the community where appropriate. Services are located across Auckland, Waikato and Rotorua and are delivered in partnership with Te Whatu Ora.
Ember provides High and Complex Needs residential services for people experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges who require a higher level of residential support and rehabilitation. These services provide 24-hour residential support and focus on rehabilitation, wellbeing, independence and supporting people to transition back into the community where appropriate. Services are located across Auckland, Waikato and Rotorua and are delivered in partnership with Te Whatu Ora.
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction, Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer support (alcohol or drug), Peer support (mental health), Supported housing
- Regions
Lakes, North Auckland, West Auckland, Waikato
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals are made through Te Whatu Ora community mental health and addiction services. This service does not accept self-referrals.
Description
Ember provides High and Complex Needs residential services for people experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges who require a higher level of residential support and rehabilitation. These services provide 24-hour residential support and focus on rehabilitation, wellbeing, independence and supporting people to transition back into the community where appropriate.
Services are located across Auckland, Waikato and Rotorua and are delivered in partnership with Te Whatu Ora.
Reach Out Peer Support is a mobile peer support service for people who are currently using Waitematā Adult Mental Health Services in the North Shore and Rodney districts. The service provides one-to-one peer support in the community, supporting people in their recovery, wellbeing and community participation.
Reach Out Peer Support is a mobile peer support service for people who are currently using Waitematā Adult Mental Health Services in the North Shore and Rodney districts. The service provides one-to-one peer support in the community, supporting people in their recovery, wellbeing and community participation.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer support (mental health)
- Regions
North Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Self-referrals are welcome for people who are currently using Waitematā Adult Mental Health Services. Referrals are also accepted from Waitematā Adult Mental Health clinical teams and other health professionals.
For more information or to make a referral, contact shiloh.pilisi@ember.org.nz or 027 880 5922.
Description
Reach Out Peer Support is a mobile peer support service for people who are currently using Waitematā Adult Mental Health Services in the North Shore and Rodney districts. The service provides one-to-one peer support in the community, supporting people in their recovery, wellbeing and community participation.
Community Support Services provide mobile, community-based support for people experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges who need support to live well in the community. Support can include daily living skills, housing, budgeting, employment, education, wellbeing and community participation, with a focus on building independence and community connection.
Community Support Services provide mobile, community-based support for people experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges who need support to live well in the community. Support can include daily living skills, housing, budgeting, employment, education, wellbeing and community participation, with a focus on building independence and community connection.
- Regions
South Auckland, North Auckland, Central Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals are made through Community Mental Health teams, GPs and other health and social service providers. This service does not usually accept self-referrals.
For referral enquiries contact 09 815 5124 or 09 299 2671.
Description
Community Support Services provide mobile, community-based support for people experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges who need support to live well in the community. Support can include daily living skills, housing, budgeting, employment, education, wellbeing and community participation, with a focus on building independence and community connection.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Website
Contact Details
49B Apollo Drive, Rosedale, Auckland
North Auckland
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(09) 443 3700
Email
Website
51 Huia Road, Ōtāhuhu, Auckland
South Auckland
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(09) 523 2790
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Fax
(09) 523 2149
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 11:09AM on March 24, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by Ember - Korowai Takitini.