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Description
Who we are :
Kites Trust is a peer-led mental health organisation which values, respects, and utilises people’s experiences of mental health distress and/or addiction.
Our Purpose:
Kites Trust works to ensure that people who experience mental health crisis and/or addiction have equal opportunities to live, work and participate in the community.
Kites promotes consumer leadership as key to achieving social inclusion, equal citizenship rights and improved mental health services for people who experience mental health distress and/or addiction.
Our Vision:
People who experience mental health distress and/or addiction have equal opportunities to work, live and participate in the community. Mental health services include peer & consumer-led options and are informed by lived experience.
Valuing, respecting and utilising people’s mental health experiences
Ka wāriu ka whakaute a ka whakapau e ngā wheako mate a hinengaro o ngā tangata
Staff
Serena Lal - Chief Executive Officer
Madeleine Clarke - Executive Assistant
Megan Haag-Fisk - Service Manager
Madeline Cook - Strategic Projects Lead
Laura Harper - Office Administrator
Matthew Lloyd - Team Lead
Ages
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Enrolled patients
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply.
Hours
| Mon – Thu | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Wellington Anniversary (19 Jan), 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 — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 30 Dec. Closed 31 Dec — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 8 Jan. Closed 9 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
The Peer Support Service at Kites Trust provides mental health peer support to Tāngata Whai Ora ( people seeking wellness) at the acute-recovery wards in Wellington (Te Whare O Matairangi) and the Hutt Valley (Te Whare Ahuru) hospitals. We also have Peer Supporters available for those presenting to the Emergency Department with mental health/AOD concerns.
The Peer Support Service at Kites Trust provides mental health peer support to Tāngata Whai Ora ( people seeking wellness) at the acute-recovery wards in Wellington (Te Whare O Matairangi) and the Hutt Valley (Te Whare Ahuru) hospitals. We also have Peer Supporters available for those presenting to the Emergency Department with mental health/AOD concerns.
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction, Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer support (alcohol or drug), Peer support (mental health)
- Regions
Wellington, Hutt
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
This service is available to current inpatients at Te Whare o Matairangi / Te Whare Ahuru. We also have Peer Support Specialists in the Wellington Hospital Emergency Department Monday to Thursdays.
Description
The Peer Support Service at Kites Trust provides mental health peer support to Tāngata Whai Ora ( people seeking wellness) at the acute-recovery wards in Wellington (Te Whare O Matairangi) and the Hutt Valley (Te Whare Ahuru) hospitals. We also have Peer Supporters available for those presenting to the Emergency Department with mental health/AOD concerns.
The Youth Peer Service is a community based, peer support initiative specially for young adults between the ages of 18-30 years old experiencing mental distress. Young adults do not need a referral to come to our groups and can simply turn up. The service consists of social groups and catchups for young people supporting each other with their mental wellbeing.
The Youth Peer Service is a community based, peer support initiative specially for young adults between the ages of 18-30 years old experiencing mental distress. Young adults do not need a referral to come to our groups and can simply turn up. The service consists of social groups and catchups for young people supporting each other with their mental wellbeing.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Counselling and support, Peer support (mental health)
- Regions
Wellington
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
If you would like to find out more or to sign up to attend, please get in touch with us at hello@kites.org.nz.
Description
The Youth Peer Service is a community based, peer support initiative specially for young adults between the ages of 18-30 years old experiencing mental distress. Young adults do not need a referral to come to our groups and can simply turn up. The service consists of social groups and catchups for young people supporting each other with their mental wellbeing.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Quiet, low sensory environment, Support to make decisions, More space to move around
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
Website
Contact Details
94 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington
Wellington
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Phone
(04) 389 9677
Email
Website
First Floor
Riddiford House
94 Riddiford Street
Newtown
Wellington 6021
Street Address
First Floor
Riddiford House
94 Riddiford Street
Newtown
Wellington 6021
Postal Address
PO Box 7017
Wellington 6242
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This page was last updated at 2:47PM on December 3, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Kites.