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Description
Equip is a leading mental health organisation, an extension of Windsor Park Church, providing an innovative model of care, effective support and education in the greater Auckland region.
For services available for adults who have a mental health diagnosis, such as:
- schizophrenia
- bipolar disorder
- depression
- anxiety disorders.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Our services are provided free of charge to people who are eligible as they are funded by contracts with Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 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
Equip’s Community Support Hours service is an intensive and flexible mobile support service for adults aged 18 years and over who experience mental illness. The service is a wrap around one for individuals living in the community who have multiple needs. We support our clients spiritually, mentally and physically and offer a variety of services to suit their individual needs. Areas of assistance may include: housing work or study support to transition to different living arrangements widen friendship networks liaise with other services providing support to you involve family or friends in the wellbeing journey access to Equip’s own dietitian for assistance around weight management and eating well and affordably on a tight budget
Equip’s Community Support Hours service is an intensive and flexible mobile support service for adults aged 18 years and over who experience mental illness. The service is a wrap around one for individuals living in the community who have multiple needs. We support our clients spiritually, mentally and physically and offer a variety of services to suit their individual needs. Areas of assistance may include: housing work or study support to transition to different living arrangements widen friendship networks liaise with other services providing support to you involve family or friends in the wellbeing journey access to Equip’s own dietitian for assistance around weight management and eating well and affordably on a tight budget
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health
- Regions
South Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
You can access this service either via your GP, through the Co-ordination service of Te Whatu Ora Waitematā region or self referral by contacting us direct.
For over-65s, you can access this service via –
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Mental Health Services Older Adults (MHSOA) for the North Shore, West Auckland and Rodney Districts; or
Te Whatu Ora Koropiko Mental Health Services for Older People for Counties Manukau region.
Description
Equip’s Community Support Hours service is an intensive and flexible mobile support service for adults aged 18 years and over who experience mental illness. The service is a wrap around one for individuals living in the community who have multiple needs. We support our clients spiritually, mentally and physically and offer a variety of services to suit their individual needs.
Areas of assistance may include:
- housing
- work or study
- support to transition to different living arrangements
- widen friendship networks
- liaise with other services providing support to you
- involve family or friends in the wellbeing journey
- access to Equip’s own dietitian for assistance around weight management and eating well and affordably on a tight budget
Family Whānau Support is being offered to the families whānau of individuals who experience mental illness. What we offer is: • Family, Whānau support and Education groups • Individual support for families
Family Whānau Support is being offered to the families whānau of individuals who experience mental illness. What we offer is: • Family, Whānau support and Education groups • Individual support for families
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support
- Regions
North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
To join a group or find out more about these, please email us through the website or phone Equip on 477 0338
Description
Family Whānau Support is being offered to the families whānau of individuals who experience mental illness.
What we offer is:
• Family, Whānau support and Education groups
• Individual support for families
The Tōtara Club is a community dementia day care service. It provides interactive day care for people diagnosed with mild to moderate dementia. Each club member has an individualised programme to meet their specific strengths and needs. The Tōtara Club also supports the family/whānau of people with dementia. The daily programme runs from 10.00am to 3.00pm Monday to Friday with lunch provided, and activities are designed to maintain and improve physical, social, cultural and cognitive well-being.
The Tōtara Club is a community dementia day care service. It provides interactive day care for people diagnosed with mild to moderate dementia. Each club member has an individualised programme to meet their specific strengths and needs. The Tōtara Club also supports the family/whānau of people with dementia. The daily programme runs from 10.00am to 3.00pm Monday to Friday with lunch provided, and activities are designed to maintain and improve physical, social, cultural and cognitive well-being.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health
- Regions
North Auckland, West Auckland
- Age Groups
Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals are through Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand - Needs Assessment Service Coordination (NASC).
Description
The Tōtara Club is a community dementia day care service. It provides interactive day care for people diagnosed with mild to moderate dementia. Each club member has an individualised programme to meet their specific strengths and needs. The Tōtara Club also supports the family/whānau of people with dementia.
The daily programme runs from 10.00am to 3.00pm Monday to Friday with lunch provided, and activities are designed to maintain and improve physical, social, cultural and cognitive well-being.
Koromiko House is a community respite service which provides 24 hour support in a high standard, homelike environment on the North Shore of Auckland. Our service is centrally accessible for service users and family/whānau and provides short term intensive support for 7 people. We support our service users spiritually, mentally and physically and offer a variety of services to suit individual needs.
Koromiko House is a community respite service which provides 24 hour support in a high standard, homelike environment on the North Shore of Auckland. Our service is centrally accessible for service users and family/whānau and provides short term intensive support for 7 people. We support our service users spiritually, mentally and physically and offer a variety of services to suit individual needs.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Respite
- Regions
North Auckland, West Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Access to the Respite Service is through direct referral from the Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Waitematā - Adult Mental Health Teams for North Shore (North 1 and 2), Waitakere and Rodney.
Description
Koromiko House is a community respite service which provides 24 hour support in a high standard, homelike environment on the North Shore of Auckland. Our service is centrally accessible for service users and family/whānau and provides short term intensive support for 7 people. We support our service users spiritually, mentally and physically and offer a variety of services to suit individual needs.
Do you experience mental health issues and live in the Waitematā region? Would you like support to gain employment? Our supported employment consultants can help you with: Creating / updating your CV Writing a cover letter Planning your training or career path Interview preparation Job preparation eg. clothing, glasses, driver licence Accessing support from WINZ, IRD, health agencies Understanding employment law Job retention
Do you experience mental health issues and live in the Waitematā region? Would you like support to gain employment? Our supported employment consultants can help you with: Creating / updating your CV Writing a cover letter Planning your training or career path Interview preparation Job preparation eg. clothing, glasses, driver licence Accessing support from WINZ, IRD, health agencies Understanding employment law Job retention
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Supported employment
- Regions
North Auckland, West Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
Referral Process
We work with anybody, regardless of age, culture, history and experience for as long as support is needed and our service is free.
Description
Do you experience mental health issues and live in the Waitematā region? Would you like support to gain employment?
Our supported employment consultants can help you with:
- Creating / updating your CV
- Writing a cover letter
- Planning your training or career path
- Interview preparation
- Job preparation eg. clothing, glasses, driver licence
- Accessing support from WINZ, IRD, health agencies
- Understanding employment law
- Job retention
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Online / virtual / app, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane
Public Transport
Website
Contact Details
550 East Coast Road, Mairangi Bay
North Auckland
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Phone
(09) 477 0338
Email
Website
550 East Coast Road
Windsor Park Centre
Windsor Park
Auckland 0630
Street Address
550 East Coast Road
Windsor Park Centre
Windsor Park
Auckland 0630
Postal Address
550 East Coast Road,
Windsor Park Centre,
Windsor Park,
Auckland 0630
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This page was last updated at 12:06PM on December 16, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Equip.