Junction – Te Whare Huinga

28 Carlisle Street, Tauranga

Contact Details

Phone (07) 543 3010
Email kurt@junction.org.nz

Street Address

28 Carlisle Street
Greerton
Tauranga
Bay Of Plenty 3112

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.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Free services

Hours

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 23 Dec. Closed 24 Dec — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Lived Experience Peer Support

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

Alcohol or drug addiction, Mental health, Other addictions

Programme Type

Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Counselling and support, Other addictions counselling and support, Peer support (alcohol or drug), Peer support (mental health)

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 on (07) 578 6934
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

Website

turningpoint.org.nz/junction-peer-support

https://healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/mental-health/junction-te-whare-huinga/