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Kakakura Health Services

Mental Health Service, Kaupapa Māori

Description

Kakakura Health Services is a Kaupapa Māori Health & Social Services Agency providing needs assessment, community support, residential and respite services. We embody two Kāi Tahu whakataukī (proverbial sayings).  The first is associated with our tohu /logo (the parrot), sacred to the takata whenua (people of the land):

“Ka rere te manu, mauri ora!”  
“When the bird flies, life is abundant!”

One of our aims at Kakakura is to assist people in bringing balance and wellness to their lives.  The whakataukī, “Ka rere te manu, mauri ora” is symbolic of this philosophy.

The second proverbial saying is the base value underlying the purpose and operations of Kakakura.  Aroha provides the whanaukataka within the internal structure, ensuring mutual respect in all activities.

“Aroha ki te takata!”  
“Love and hospitality to all!”

Kakakura is committed to extending the philosophy and practice of “Aroha ki te takata” to all takata whaiora (clients), manuhiri (visitors) and kaimahi (staff).

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply.

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Needs Assessment & Service Co-Ordination

Kakakura works closely with Southern DHB - Mental Health Needs Assessment and Service Co-ordination team, other community groups, GPs and whānau to identify what supports you require to live a fulfilling life in the community.

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Southland, Central Lakes

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

DHB clinical services

Referral Process

You are eligible to receive our services if you have the following:         

•  A psychiatric diagnosis,         
•  Are referred by a psychiatric clinician,         
•  Have a current needs assessment,        
•  And are aged 6 years and above

Description

Kakakura works closely with Southern DHB - Mental Health Needs Assessment and Service Co-ordination team, other community groups, GPs and whānau to identify what supports you require to live a fulfilling life in the community.

Adult Community Support Services

Established in 1997, this is a community support service that operates in both Ōtautahi (Christchurch) and Murihiku (Invercargill). Kaiāwhina are trained and supervised mental health support workers who assist people in the community that have a mental illness. They work alongside takata whaiora (clients), their whānau (family), case managers and others to enable them to regain /maintain wellbeing and move towards a more independent lifestyle.

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Southland, Canterbury

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

DHB clinical services

Referral Process

You are eligible to receive our services if you have the following:         

•  A psychiatric diagnosis,         
•  Are referred by a psychiatric clinician,         
•  Have a current needs assessment,        
•  And are aged 18 years and over.

Description

Established in 1997, this is a community support service that operates in both Ōtautahi (Christchurch) and Murihiku (Invercargill).  Kaiāwhina are trained and supervised mental health support workers who assist people in the community that have a mental illness.  They work alongside takata whaiora (clients), their whānau (family), case managers and others to enable them to regain /maintain wellbeing and move towards a more independent lifestyle.

Community Based Residential Support

Te Korimako Established in 1997, Te Korimako is an eight-bed residential whare (home) in Ōtautahi (Christchurch). Te Korimako is a Kaupapa Māori 24-hour residential rehabilitation and respite facility for adults who experience mental illness. Pou Tautoko are trained and supervised mental health support workers. They assist people who have a mental illness to transition from institutional care to a home- based environment. A balance of cultural and clinical approaches are utilised to achieve takata whaiora (client) goals of wellbeing. These goals are to be integrated into their daily living activities. Te Kotuku This is a residential whare (home) in Murihiku that was established in 2003. Te Kotuku is a Kaupapa Māori 24-hour residential rehabilitation and respite facility for adults who experience mental illness. Te Kotuku has seven beds for residental rehabilitation and 2 beds for respite.

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Residential support

Regions

Southland, Canterbury

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

DHB clinical services

Referral Process

You are eligible to receive our services if you have the following: 

•  A psychiatric diagnosis,         
•  Are referred by a psychiatric clinician,         
•  Have a current needs assessment,        
•  And are aged 18 years and over.

This service aims to assist people transitioning from institutional care to a home-based environment.

Description

Te Korimako Established in 1997, Te Korimako is an eight-bed residential whare (home) in Ōtautahi (Christchurch). Te Korimako is a Kaupapa Māori 24-hour residential rehabilitation and respite facility for adults who experience mental illness. Pou Tautoko are trained and supervised mental health support workers.  They assist people who have a mental illness to transition from institutional care to a home- based environment. A balance of cultural and clinical approaches are utilised to achieve takata whaiora (client) goals of wellbeing. These goals are to be integrated into their daily living activities.

Te Kotuku This is a residential whare (home) in Murihiku that was established in 2003. Te Kotuku is a Kaupapa Māori 24-hour residential rehabilitation and respite facility for adults who experience mental illness. Te Kotuku has seven beds for residental rehabilitation and 2 beds for respite.

Respite Care

Te Kotuku provides 2 beds for emergency and planned respite care for Southern District Health Board. Te Kotuku is a Kaupapa Māori 24-hour residential rehabilitation and respite facility for adults who experience mental illness. Pou Tautoko are trained and supervised mental health support workers. They assist people who have a mental illness to transition from institutional care to a home- based environment. A balance of cultural and clinical approaches are utilised to achieve takata whaiora (client) goals of wellbeing. These goals are to be integrated into their daily living activities.

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Respite

Regions

Southland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

DHB clinical services

Referral Process

You are eligible to receive our services if you have the following:         

•  A psychiatric diagnosis,         
•  Are referred by a psychiatric clinician,         
•  Have a current needs assessment,         
•  And are aged 18 years and over.

Description

Te Kotuku provides 2 beds for emergency and planned respite care for Southern District Health Board.

Te Kotuku is a Kaupapa Māori 24-hour residential rehabilitation and respite facility for adults who experience mental illness. Pou Tautoko are trained and supervised mental health support workers.  They assist people who have a mental illness to transition from institutional care to a home- based environment.  A balance of cultural and clinical approaches are utilised to achieve takata whaiora (client) goals of wellbeing. These goals are to be integrated into their daily living activities.

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly

Contact Details

This page was last updated at 12:15PM on August 1, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Kakakura Health Services.