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Etu Pasifika - Mental Health Service

Mental Health Service, Pacific People, Addiction

Today

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

Etu Pasifika, meaning Pacific Star, is an Integrated Primary Care, Mental Health and Wellbeing Whānau Ora service - providing a range of support services delivered by Pacific health professionals, trained and skilled community workers and navigators. Our Vision "Prosperous and Healthy Pacific Cantabrians"; Our Purpose "Partnering with Pacific families to shape a better future and achieve health and wellness".

Staff

Etu Pasifika comprises a diverse group of professionals. 

How do I access this service?

Contact us

To register, you must visit the clinic and complete a registration form. If you phone in and request it, we may send forms to you by email. Although we are an integrated service, some of the services do not require registration. If you have any more questions, please contact our staff; they would be pleased to assist you in any way they can.

Fees and Charges Description

Free for all enrolled patients, other fees may be charged for the visitors and casual patients

Hours

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Languages Spoken

English, Samoan, Tongan, Fijian, Niuean, Tokelauan, Tuvaluan

Programmes

Mental Health Services

We work predominately with Pacific communities to provide support for young people and adults with a lived experience of mental health issues. Our clinical and community support staff provide culturally responsive support to assist our clients to achieve their wellness plans and to live fulfilling lives in their communities.

Programme Areas

Mental health, Pacific People

Programme Type

Community based support - mental health, Pacific People - mental health

Regions

Canterbury

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Contact our team and we shall direct you to the correct person for Mental Health guidance.

Description

We work predominately with Pacific communities to provide support for young people and adults with a lived experience of mental health issues. Our clinical and community support staff provide culturally responsive support to assist our clients to achieve their wellness plans and to live fulfilling lives in their communities.

Whanau Ora Programme

What is Whānau Ora? Whānau Ora is a family centred approach that recognises that the best solutions to whānau challenges come from Pacific whānau themselves. Pacific whānau are supported to achieve their goals in health, education, economic development and culture. What is the aim of Whānau Ora? The aim of Whānau Ora is to help your whānau become stronger in terms of their health, education, wealth and culture. How will it do this? Your whānau will be supported by a navigator who will work with your whānau to achieve their goals. A navigator is a type of case worker who will be able to work in close cooperation and partnership with your whānau.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol, Pacific People

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Pacific People (AOD), Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)

Regions

Canterbury

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

GP

Referral Process

Call into our clinic and our team will direct you to the correct person for a Whānau Ora assessment. 

Description

What is Whānau Ora?

Whānau Ora is a family centred approach that recognises that the best solutions to whānau challenges come from Pacific whānau themselves. Pacific whānau are supported to achieve their goals in health, education, economic development and culture.

What is the aim of Whānau Ora?

The aim of Whānau Ora is to help your whānau become stronger in terms of their health, education, wealth and culture.

How will it do this?

Your whānau will be supported by a navigator who will work with your whānau to achieve their goals. A navigator is a type of case worker who will be able to work in close cooperation and partnership with your whānau.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly

Parking

Onsite there are 8 available parking spaces for patients.

Contact Details

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

31 Tuam Street
Christchurch Central City
Christchurch 8011

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Street Address

31 Tuam Street
Christchurch Central City
Christchurch 8011

Postal Address

31 Tuam Street
Christchurch 8011

This page was last updated at 9:22AM on September 12, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Etu Pasifika - Mental Health Service.