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Etu Pasifika - Mental Health Service
Mental Health Service, Pacific People, Addiction
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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
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Languages Spoken
English, Samoan, Tongan, Fijian, Niuean, Tokelauan, Tuvaluan
Programmes
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.
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.
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.
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.
Website
Contact Details
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Phone
0800 388 727
Healthlink EDI
etupasif
Email
Website
31 Tuam Street
Christchurch Central City
Christchurch 8011
Street Address
31 Tuam Street
Christchurch Central City
Christchurch 8011
Postal Address
31 Tuam Street
Christchurch 8011
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This page was last updated at 9:22AM on September 12, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Etu Pasifika - Mental Health Service.