Kāhui Tū Kaha

Programme Areas

Maternal mental health or addiction, Mental health

Programme Type

Maternal counselling and support, Respite

Regions

South Auckland, East Auckland, Central Auckland

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

People may self-refer or refer whānau members. Referrals also come from GPs, DHB clinicians & government agencies. Please phone 09 5314040 or 0800 678 323 for further information on how to access services. 

Description

Respite Services provide a safe place to reduce risks associated with a crisis or relapse of mental illness. It is an alternative to being admitted to hospital or an option for earlier discharge from hospital. Trained staff are always present.

We provide the following mental health crisis respite services:

• Adult (Tūmanako & Te Aroha, Manurewa);
• Maternal (Awhi Rito, Manurewa);
• Youth (Mā te Huruhuru, Grey Lynn).

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Supported housing

Regions

South Auckland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Referrals come from DHB clinicians. 

Description

We deliver 24/7 residential support for people who need long-term care at Kahurangi (Papatoetoe) and Māpuna (Onehunga).

Programme Areas

Kaupapa Māori, Mental health, Pasifika

Programme Type

Counselling and support, Kaupapa Māori mental health, Pasifika mental health, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Refugee / migrant

Regions

South Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Process

People may self-refer or refer whānau members. Referrals also come from GPs, DHB clinicians & government agencies. Please phone 09 5314040 or 0800 678 323 for further information on how to access services. 

Description

Mobile Mental Health Support provides a range of services to people who have experienced mental illness and who would benefit from support with their recovery.  The service is mobile, visiting people wherever they live in the community. Our services are specific to different population groups, recognising the importance of cultural strengths to wellbeing, and matching staff to different language needs.

• Kaupapa Māori (Te Korowai o Te Aroha);
• Pasifika (Ola Manuia);
• Asian;
• Muslim;
• General Mobile Support;
• Housing & Recovery Support (Te Rangimārie);
• Community Living Service (Ahurei);
• Cultural Support;
• Awhi Ora (working within medical centres);
• Peer Support.

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Counselling and support, Supported housing

Regions

South Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland, Northland

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

People may self-refer or refer whānau members. Referrals also come from GPs, DHB clinicians & government agencies. Please phone 09 5314040 or 0800 678 323 for further information on how to access services. 

Description

Social Housing provides support for people in the Auckland and Whangārei region who are experiencing difficulties with their housing.

• Housing First for people who are chronically homeless (Whare Taupua, Fale ko Lata'anga, Central & West Auckland & Whangārei); 
• Transitional Housing for those who are transitionally homeless (Ara Whakawhiti, South, East, West & Central Auckland & Whangārei);
• Youth Transitional Housing (Aka Matua, Ōtara, Māngere & Manurewa);
• Sustaining Tenancies (Whare Toko, Auckland & Whangārei);
• Supported Accommodation for people receiving mental health services;
• Public/Permanent Housing (South & West Auckland & Whangārei);
• Residential Tenancies in individually leased properties (Auckland & Whangārei);
• Supported Accommodation for rangatahi transitioning from state care (Māhuri);
• Creating Positive Pathways for people exiting long-term prison sentences (Hiki Mana, Hiki Ora, Auckland & Whangārei);
• Emergency motel accommodation (Auckland only);
• Rapid rehousing for people experiencing homelessness (Kāinga Āhuru);
• Transitional housing for all who identify as transgender (Āhuru Pūmanawa, Mt Eden);
• Single-site supported housing (Te Mātāwai, Central City)

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol, Mental health

Programme Type

Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Counselling and support, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Refugee / migrant, Workforce training - mental health

Regions

South Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

People may self-refer or refer whānau members. Referrals also come from GPs, DHB clinicians & government agencies. Please phone 09 5314040 or 0800 678 323 for further information on how to access services. 

Description

Our other services include:

• Consumer Advocacy & Leadership (Mental Health & Addictions);
• Refugee settlement support service (Auckland);
• Community Groups;
• LGBTTQIA+ Liaison & Training (Central Auckland); 
• Toitū Takatāpui - supporting organisations in making their workplaces safe and inclusive for LGBTTQIA+ employees; 
• Counselling Service (PHO-funded).