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Description

EaseUp is a mobile, community based service that supports youth experiencing challenges with their mental health and/or alcohol and other drug issues. 

Staff

The EaseUp team is made up of experienced registered Mental Health/AOD Clinicians (qualified health professionals) and trained Peer Support Workers (overcome challenges with their own mental health/alcohol and other drug use).

Read about our people here: easeup.org.nz/about-us

How do I access this service?

Referral

Fill out our referral form here: easeup.org.nz/get-support

Contact us

  • Call us on 0800 4 EASEUP to access support
  • Email easeup@emergeaotearoa.org.nz or easeupsouthwaikato@emergeaotearoa.org.nz

Walk in

Drop in to our Auckland centres for support available Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm:

  • 1/333 Great North Road, Henderson
  • 143a Marua Road, Mount Wellington
  • 52 Chartwell Avenue, Glenfield

Mobile community provider

We are mobile and can support you in the community.

Website / App

Visit easeup.org.nz for info about our mahi, our team, resources and how to access our service.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply.

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Support is available outside of these times upon request.

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, Mandarin Chinese

Programmes

EaseUp

Young people are supported to holistically identify what goals they wish to set, and who they would like to support them in this process e.g. whānau, friends, other services etc. Individual values and beliefs are respected deeply when building each programme. Plans are therefore tailored with the understanding that every young person has different needs. EaseUp wishes to build self-efficacy by offering short term brief interventions with the aim of supporting the young person and their whānau to manage their own wellbeing. Our free service provides: Assessment and consultation Individual and group options Both clinical and peer support Mobile services delivered at a location of the young person/whānau’s choice Practical advice and support to make sustainable changes to promote recovery Drop in for support at our centres from Monday - Friday between 8am - 5pm

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Community based support - mental health

Regions

North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

EaseUp accepts referrals from anybody – a young person may refer themselves or others can refer on a young person’s behalf (with their consent).

Services are free and available to people aged between 12 and 24 years who reside in West Auckland, Central Auckland, North Shore/Rodney, and South Waikato. 

We now accept self-referrals online at: https://easeup.org.nz/get-support 

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Description

Young people are supported to holistically identify what goals they wish to set, and who they would like to support them in this process e.g. whānau, friends, other services etc. Individual values and beliefs are respected deeply when building each programme. Plans are therefore tailored with the understanding that every young person has different needs.

EaseUp wishes to build self-efficacy by offering short term brief interventions with the aim of supporting the young person and their whānau to manage their own wellbeing. 

Our free service provides:

  • Assessment and consultation
  • Individual and group options
  • Both clinical and peer support
  • Mobile services delivered at a location of the young person/whānau’s choice
  • Practical advice and support to make sustainable changes to promote recovery
  • Drop in for support at our centres from Monday - Friday between 8am - 5pm

Additional Details

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

Website

Contact Details

This page was last updated at 11:12AM on June 20, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Emerge Aotearoa - EaseUp.