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Junction – Te Whare Huinga
Mental Health Service, Addiction, Problem gambling
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Description
Te Whare Huinga - Junction Peer Support is a community-based service dedicated to providing peer support for individuals living with mental health or addiction. What sets Junction apart is its unique approach, as the service is staffed by individuals who have firsthand, lived experience with recovery. This means that the support offered is not only professional but also empathetic, collaborative, and genuine. Junction Peer Support aims to foster a sense of community and empowerment by running recovery groups, where participants can share their experiences and strategies for healing. Additionally, the service offers a variety of social activities, including walking groups and coffee and chat gatherings, to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for those seeking support and connection while on their mental health or addiction recovery journeys.
Staff
The Junction team is made up of four qualified staff with lived experience to walk alongside you in your journey and recovery.
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Simply ring or email us at Te Whare Huinga - Junction to self-refer or refer someone.
Call Te Whare Huinga Junction on (07) 543 3010.
Email kurt@junction.org.nz
Anyone can access
If you are over 18 and have had an experience of mental health or addiction, then you can access our service.
Home visit provider
We often meet with people in the comfort of their homes.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Free services
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed 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
The Te Whare Huinga Junction team offer: One to one peer support Information and resources Peer led support groups Recovery groups Coffee and chat groups Walking groups Intentional Peer Support Training Social gatherings and events Purposeful recreation to support healthy lifestyles and counter isolation Confidentiality and understanding
The Te Whare Huinga Junction team offer: One to one peer support Information and resources Peer led support groups Recovery groups Coffee and chat groups Walking groups Intentional Peer Support Training Social gatherings and events Purposeful recreation to support healthy lifestyles and counter isolation Confidentiality and understanding
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other
- Programme Type
Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Community based support - other, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)
- Regions
Bay of Plenty
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Call Te Whare Huinga Junction on (07) 543 3010.
Email kurt@junction.org.nz
Contact Te Taiope Huringanui Turning Point Trust (07) 5786934
Description
The Te Whare Huinga Junction team offer:
- One to one peer support
- Information and resources
- Peer led support groups
- Recovery groups
- Coffee and chat groups
- Walking groups
- Intentional Peer Support Training
- Social gatherings and events
- Purposeful recreation to support healthy lifestyles and counter isolation
- Confidentiality and understanding
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Parking
Free parking outside and on-street parking
Contact Details
28 Carlisle Street, Tauranga
Bay of Plenty
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Phone
(07) 543 3010
Email
Website
28 Carlisle Street
Greerton
Tauranga
Bay Of Plenty 3112
Street Address
28 Carlisle Street
Greerton
Tauranga
Bay Of Plenty 3112
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This page was last updated at 3:59PM on August 7, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Junction – Te Whare Huinga.