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Independent Living Choices Ltd
Mental Health Service, Addiction
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Description
Independent Living Choices aims to provide assistance with finding affordable, independent housing and/or accommodation plus provide practical support around managing a tenancy and daily life skills in the Taupō/Tūrangi and Mangakino areas.
How do I access this service?
Referral
A completed referral form from either the Mental Health Services or AOD Services within the Lakes DHB.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply
Hours
Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (28 Oct), 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).
Languages Spoken
English, Māori
Programmes
Independent Living Choices aims to provide assistance with finding affordable, independent housing and practical support around managing a tenancy in the Taupō/Tūrangi and Mangakino areas. They also have accommodation options for short or longer periods however this depends on availability at the time of referral. They assist with accessing benefit entitlements for rent and bond advances, budgeting advice, assistance with setting up rental and power payments, and accessing furniture and household goods should this be necessary. They will also liaise with landlords around any tenancy issues, including mediation and dispute resolution. Independent Living Choices provides a stepping stone for service users to participate in their community of choice and reach their full independence over time. Their focus is on recovery and the ability to create opportunities for oneself, direction and hope. They aim to deliver client focused, culturally appropriate, responsive services. They also support clients who are interested in participating in their Activity Based Programme and/or interests of their choice. They draw upon the expertise of other services/agencies, clinicians, key workers when and if required.
Independent Living Choices aims to provide assistance with finding affordable, independent housing and practical support around managing a tenancy in the Taupō/Tūrangi and Mangakino areas. They also have accommodation options for short or longer periods however this depends on availability at the time of referral. They assist with accessing benefit entitlements for rent and bond advances, budgeting advice, assistance with setting up rental and power payments, and accessing furniture and household goods should this be necessary. They will also liaise with landlords around any tenancy issues, including mediation and dispute resolution. Independent Living Choices provides a stepping stone for service users to participate in their community of choice and reach their full independence over time. Their focus is on recovery and the ability to create opportunities for oneself, direction and hope. They aim to deliver client focused, culturally appropriate, responsive services. They also support clients who are interested in participating in their Activity Based Programme and/or interests of their choice. They draw upon the expertise of other services/agencies, clinicians, key workers when and if required.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)
- Regions
Lakes
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
The service is available for clients of the Community Mental Health and Addiction Services in the Taupō/Tūrangi and Mangakino areas. The pathway to service is via a completed Referral Form from either a Lakes DHB Mental Health Provider or an AOD Counsellor/Community Support Worker.
Description
Independent Living Choices aims to provide assistance with finding affordable, independent housing and practical support around managing a tenancy in the Taupō/Tūrangi and Mangakino areas. They also have accommodation options for short or longer periods however this depends on availability at the time of referral.
They assist with accessing benefit entitlements for rent and bond advances, budgeting advice, assistance with setting up rental and power payments, and accessing furniture and household goods should this be necessary. They will also liaise with landlords around any tenancy issues, including mediation and dispute resolution. Independent Living Choices provides a stepping stone for service users to participate in their community of choice and reach their full independence over time. Their focus is on recovery and the ability to create opportunities for oneself, direction and hope. They aim to deliver client focused, culturally appropriate, responsive services. They also support clients who are interested in participating in their Activity Based Programme and/or interests of their choice.
They draw upon the expertise of other services/agencies, clinicians, key workers when and if required.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Contact Details
123 Tauhara Road, Taupō
Lakes
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Phone
(07) 377 1224
Email
123 Tauhara Road
Tauhara
Taupo
Waikato 3330
Street Address
123 Tauhara Road
Tauhara
Taupō
Waikato 3330
Postal Address
PO Box 2393
Taupō 3351
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This page was last updated at 10:12AM on August 5, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Independent Living Choices Ltd.