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Mahitahi Trust

Mental Health Service, Kaupapa Māori, Addiction

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Description

We are a Kaupapa Māori mental health and addictions provider who is committed to helping individuals and whānau achieve wellness through the delivery of Integrated Tikanga Māori services.

Our Commitment is to improve the wellbeing of people through the mana enhancing practice of Wairuatanga, Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Kaitiakitanga, Rangatiratanga, Matauranga, Mahi Ngatahi and Te Ahi Kaa Roa.

As a Kaupapa Māori Provider we acknowledge the beginning and end of all things and the intimate connections to our environment. 

We believe in nurturing wellness.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

All services are provided free of charge.

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

NB: Our community support services operate between 8am - 8pm, 7-days a week

Languages Spoken

English, Māori

Programmes

Ngā Potiki - Community Based Child and Adolescent Kaupapa Māori Support Packages

This service supports pepe, tamariki and rangatahi aged 17 years or under who reside in the Auckland District Health Board district, are receiving clinical support services from the ADHB Kari Centre and would benefit from support in their home and/or community.

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Central Auckland

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Entry by referral from AHDB Kari Centre.

For further information please contact our Team on (09) 262 4533 or email us at  

Description

This service supports pepe, tamariki and rangatahi aged 17 years or under who reside in the Auckland District Health Board district, are receiving clinical support services from the ADHB Kari Centre and would benefit from support in their home and/or community.

Manukura - Pepe, Tamariki and Rangatahi Support Service

This service supports pepe, tamariki and rangatahi aged between 0 - 21 years with high support/recovery needs who reside in the Counties Manukau catchment area and would benefit from support in the home and/or community. Manukura support service will provide individualised and whānau based support to Pepe, Tamariki and Rangatahi who have been identified as having additional social and/or emotional support needs. Supports will include but are not limited to: Manaakitanga (Holistic Approach to Wellbeing) Wairuatanga (Dreams and Aspirations) Whanaungatanga (Cultural Identity and Connection to Whānau, Hapu and Iwi) Mātauranga (Pre-Vocational Education and Training) Kaitiakitanga (Health & Wellbeing) Mahi Ngatahi (Daily Living & Activities) Te Ahi Kaa Roa (Housing) Rangatiratanga (Self-esteem and Self-determination)

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

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

Regions

South Auckland, East Auckland

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Entry may be by self-referral from:

  • the young person themselves;
  • the whaanau or caregiver of the young person;
  • Integrated Locality Care (ILOC) teams;
  • primary care (GP); and
  • education providers

Or via a referral from one of the following clinical services:

Te Puawaitanga Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service - 09 265 4000

Taunaki Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service - 09 270 9090

Description

This service supports pepe, tamariki and rangatahi aged between 0 - 21 years with high support/recovery needs who reside in the Counties Manukau catchment area and would benefit from support in the home and/or community.

Manukura support service will provide individualised and whānau based support to Pepe, Tamariki and Rangatahi who have been identified as having additional social and/or emotional support needs.

Supports will include but are not limited to:

  • Manaakitanga (Holistic Approach to Wellbeing)
  • Wairuatanga (Dreams and Aspirations)
  • Whanaungatanga (Cultural Identity and Connection to Whānau, Hapu and Iwi)
  • Mātauranga (Pre-Vocational Education and Training)
  • Kaitiakitanga (Health & Wellbeing)
  • Mahi Ngatahi (Daily Living & Activities)
  • Te Ahi Kaa Roa (Housing)
  • Rangatiratanga (Self-esteem and Self-determination)

 

 

Kahukura - Kaitiaki Whānau Support Service

Supports include: Manaakitanga (Holistic Approach to Whānau Wellbeing) Wairuatanga (Whānau Dreams and Aspirations) Whanaungatanga (Cultural Identity and Connection to Whānau, Hapu and Iwi) Mātauranga (Access to local community resources and supports/services) Kaitiakitanga (Whānau Health & Wellbeing) Mahi Ngatahi (Real talk about mental health, the impacts & coping strategies) Te Ahi Kaa Roa (Housing) Rangatiratanga (Whānau-Advocacy and Whānau-determination) This service is aimed at supporting the whānau of young people aged 0 - 21 years to overcome adversity, flourish and enjoy whānau ora so they are better positioned to awhi their loved ones on their journey to wellbeing. For further information please contact us on (09) 262 4533 or email us at

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

South Auckland, East Auckland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Entry may be by self-referral from:

  • the whaanau or caregiver of the young person;
  • Integrated Locality Care (ILOC) teams;
  • primary care (GP); and
  • education providers
Description

Supports include:

  • Manaakitanga (Holistic Approach to Whānau Wellbeing)
  • Wairuatanga (Whānau Dreams and Aspirations)
  • Whanaungatanga (Cultural Identity and Connection to Whānau, Hapu and Iwi)
  • Mātauranga (Access to local community resources and supports/services)
  • Kaitiakitanga (Whānau Health & Wellbeing)
  • Mahi Ngatahi (Real talk about mental health, the impacts & coping strategies)
  • Te Ahi Kaa Roa (Housing)
  • Rangatiratanga (Whānau-Advocacy and Whānau-determination)

This service is aimed at supporting the whānau of young people aged 0 - 21 years to overcome adversity, flourish and enjoy whānau ora so they are better positioned to awhi their loved ones on their journey to wellbeing.

For further information please contact us on (09) 262 4533 or email us at  

Iwi Ora - Community Living Service

This service has a strengths-based, recovery orientation. It assists people who would previously have stayed in inpatient services or residential rehabilitation, or who could no longer remain in their accommodation, to develop their own solutions to achieve any of the following: plan for a better future rapidly obtain housing when they have none live in affordable housing and in the community of their choice receive supports that will enable them to live full and active lives within the community enhance their ability to complete activities of daily living that increase wellbeing achieve their goals in terms of work and of friendship and family connections minimise the impact of their mental illness on their lives. Supports will include but are not limited to: Manaakitanga (Holistic Approach to Wellbeing) Wairuatanga (Dreams and Aspirations) Whanaungatanga (Cultural Identity and Connection to Whānau, Hapu and Iwi) Mātauranga (Pre-Vocational Education and Training) Kaitiakitanga (Health & Wellbeing) Mahi Ngatahi (Daily Living & Activities) Te Ahi Kaa Roa (Housing) Rangatiratanga (Self-esteem and Self-determination) The service also works with members of the community (e.g. landlords, employers) to improve opportunities for clients of the service. This service works to support clients who have previously lived in inpatient services or residential rehabilitation to find personalised solutions that will enable them to live full lives in their community of choice and to find and create homes for themselves.

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

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

Regions

South Auckland, East Auckland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Entry into this service is by referral from Rapua Te Ao Waiora (Māori Mental Health) Services Ph. (09) 259 5099.

Description

This service has a strengths-based, recovery orientation. It assists people who would previously have stayed in inpatient services or residential rehabilitation, or who could no longer remain in their accommodation, to develop their own solutions to achieve any of the following:

  • plan for a better future
  • rapidly obtain housing when they have none
  • live in affordable housing and in the community of their choice
  • receive supports that will enable them to live full and active lives within the community
  • enhance their ability to complete activities of daily living that increase wellbeing
  • achieve their goals in terms of work and of friendship and family connections
  • minimise the impact of their mental illness on their lives.

Supports will include but are not limited to:

  • Manaakitanga (Holistic Approach to Wellbeing)
  • Wairuatanga (Dreams and Aspirations)
  • Whanaungatanga (Cultural Identity and Connection to Whānau, Hapu and Iwi)
  • Mātauranga (Pre-Vocational Education and Training)
  • Kaitiakitanga (Health & Wellbeing)
  • Mahi Ngatahi (Daily Living & Activities)
  • Te Ahi Kaa Roa (Housing)
  • Rangatiratanga (Self-esteem and Self-determination)

The service also works with members of the community (e.g. landlords, employers) to improve opportunities for clients of the service.

This service works to support clients who have previously lived in inpatient services or residential rehabilitation to find personalised solutions that will enable them to live full lives in their community of choice and to find and create homes for themselves.

Te Ahi Kaa - Iwi and Community Support Services

Te Ahi Kaa - Iwi and Community Supports These services provide community based supports for pakeke/kaumātua/tangata who have been diagnosed with a mental illness, to facilitate access to the services and resources they need to nurture their wellbeing. Supports will include but are not limited to: Manaakitanga (Holistic Approach to Wellbeing) Wairuatanga (Dreams and Aspirations) Whanaungatanga (Cultural Identity and Connection to Whānau, Hapu and Iwi) Mātauranga (Pre-Vocational Education and Training) Kaitiakitanga (Health & Wellbeing) Mahi Ngatahi (Daily Living & Activities) Te Ahi Kaa Roa (Housing) Rangatiratanga (Self-esteem and Self-determination) Iwi Support is an option for Māori tangata and/or tangata preferring a Kaupapa Māori/Te Ao Māori centred pathway of care including the delivery of supports in Te Reo Māori. There is an emphasis on whakawhanaungatanga and facilitating access and/or reconnection to cultural, natural supports, Whānau, Whenua, Hapu and Iwi. For further information please contact us on (09) 262 4533 or email us at

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

South Auckland, East Auckland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Entry by self-referral, referral from primary (GPs) and secondary health services, whānau/family, carers and/or community members.

Description

Te Ahi Kaa - Iwi and Community Supports

These services provide community based supports for pakeke/kaumātua/tangata who have been diagnosed with a mental illness, to facilitate access to the services and resources they need to nurture their wellbeing.

Supports will include but are not limited to:

  • Manaakitanga (Holistic Approach to Wellbeing)
  • Wairuatanga (Dreams and Aspirations)
  • Whanaungatanga (Cultural Identity and Connection to Whānau, Hapu and Iwi)
  • Mātauranga (Pre-Vocational Education and Training)
  • Kaitiakitanga (Health & Wellbeing)
  • Mahi Ngatahi (Daily Living & Activities)
  • Te Ahi Kaa Roa (Housing)
  • Rangatiratanga (Self-esteem and Self-determination)

Iwi Support is an option for Māori tangata and/or tangata preferring a Kaupapa Māori/Te Ao Māori centred pathway of care including the delivery of supports in Te Reo Māori. There is an emphasis on whakawhanaungatanga and facilitating access and/or reconnection to cultural, natural supports, Whānau, Whenua, Hapu and Iwi.

For further information please contact us on (09) 262 4533 or email us at  

Rere Ora - Mobile Community Support Service

This mobile service is aimed at supporting people with severe mental illness who have the highest support and recovery needs. Structured support is provided, based on the personalised plans developed in partnership with the Community Living or Intensive Community Living Services, tangata and whānau/family. Under the guidance of nga pou e waru Manaakitanga, Wairuatanga, Whanaungatanga, Mātauranga, Kaitiakitanga, Mahi Ngatahi, Te Ahi Kaa Roa, Rangatiratanga we aim to support tangata to: achieve their goals in terms of work, friendship or whānau/family connections; improve their ability to complete activities of daily living that increase wellbeing and reduces the reliance on formal mental health services and supports; live full and active lives within the community - thriving not just surviving. For further information please contact us on (09) 262 4533 or email us at

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

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

Regions

South Auckland, East Auckland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Entry to this service is determined by the ICLS Provider and relevant DHB clinical team and is aimed at tangata who would benefit from intensely structure mobile supports.

For specific referral support please contact the Service Manager, Jody Babbington on 09 262 4533 or email info@mahitahi.co.nz

Description

This mobile service is aimed at supporting people with severe mental illness who have the highest support and recovery needs. Structured support is provided, based on the personalised plans developed in partnership with the Community Living or Intensive Community Living Services, tangata and whānau/family.

Under the guidance of nga pou e waru Manaakitanga, Wairuatanga, Whanaungatanga, Mātauranga, Kaitiakitanga, Mahi Ngatahi, Te Ahi Kaa Roa, Rangatiratanga we aim to support tangata to:

  • achieve their goals in terms of work, friendship or whānau/family connections;
  • improve their ability to complete activities of daily living that increase wellbeing and reduces the reliance on formal mental health services and supports;
  • live full and active lives within the community - thriving not just surviving.

For further information please contact us on (09) 262 4533 or email us at 

Tomairangi - Housing and Recovery Service & Te Ahumairangi - Residential Rehabilitation

This service provides housing and recovery-focused support for people with mental health problems. The service aims to help people move towards more independent living or to retain their level of independence. Clients are supported to actively participate in household chores and management. Clients are supported to use community resources that may improve their independence. This service provides community-based housing and recovery-focused support services for people aged 18 – 65 years who experience mental health disorders. The service aims to help people move towards more independent living or to retain their level of independence. Clients are supported to actively participate in household chores and management. Supports will include but are not limited to: Manaakitanga (Holistic Approach to Wellbeing) Wairuatanga (Dreams and Aspirations) Whanaungatanga (Cultural Identity and Connection to Whānau, Hapu and Iwi) Mātauranga (Pre-Vocational Education and Training) Kaitiakitanga (Health & Wellbeing) Mahi Ngatahi (Daily Living & Activities) Te Ahi Kaa Roa (Housing) Rangatiratanga (Self-esteem and Self-determination) Counties Manukau (Semi Supported and Independent) Tomairangi - Housing & Recovery Services Please contact our Tomairangi Team on (09) 262 4533 or email us at Auckland (24/7 supports) Te Ahumairangi - Residential Rehabilitation Te Aho Rangi Whare (Onehunga) 4 Beds Please contact our Ahumairangi Residential Team on (09) 262 4533 or (09) 634 0982 or email us at

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Residential support

Regions

South Auckland, East Auckland, Central Auckland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Entry by referral from NASC, mental health inpatient services or through coordination by local needs assessment and coordination services.

Description

This service provides housing and recovery-focused support for people with mental health problems. The service aims to help people move towards more independent living or to retain their level of independence. Clients are supported to actively participate in household chores and management. Clients are supported to use community resources that may improve their independence.

This service provides community-based housing and recovery-focused support services for people aged 18 – 65 years who experience mental health disorders.

The service aims to help people move towards more independent living or to retain their level of independence. Clients are supported to actively participate in household chores and management.

Supports will include but are not limited to:

  • Manaakitanga (Holistic Approach to Wellbeing)
  • Wairuatanga (Dreams and Aspirations)
  • Whanaungatanga (Cultural Identity and Connection to Whānau, Hapu and Iwi)
  • Mātauranga (Pre-Vocational Education and Training)
  • Kaitiakitanga (Health & Wellbeing)
  • Mahi Ngatahi (Daily Living & Activities)
  • Te Ahi Kaa Roa (Housing)
  • Rangatiratanga (Self-esteem and Self-determination)

Counties Manukau (Semi Supported and Independent)

Tomairangi - Housing & Recovery Services

Please contact our Tomairangi Team on (09) 262 4533 or email us at    

 

Auckland (24/7 supports)

Te Ahumairangi - Residential Rehabilitation

Te Aho Rangi Whare (Onehunga) 4 Beds

Please contact our Ahumairangi Residential Team on (09) 262 4533 or (09) 634 0982 or email us at  

 

Te Oho Mauri - Vocational Exploration & Community Participation

Underpinned by our Eight Pou Manaakitanga, Wairuatanga, Whanaungatanga, Mātauranga, Kaitiakitanga, Mahi Ngatahi, Te Ahi Kaa Roa, Rangatiratanga our papamahi/programmes assist tangata to strengthen their sense of identity, knowledge and understanding of their culture so they can actively participate in and contribute to their community. Areas of focus include but are not limited to: Independent Living Skills Vocational Exploration Work/Higher Education Readiness Transition Support Living Well AKINA - Advocacy/Peer Support TOKA - Toku Ora Kei Ahau - My Wellness is Mine (Recovery Toolkit) Te Awa Ora (AOD) Programme If you would like further information about what programmes are currently on offer, please contact us on (09) 262 4533 or email us at

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

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

Regions

South Auckland, East Auckland, Central Auckland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral

Referral Process

Please contact us on (09) 262 4533 for further information about our referral process or alternatively email us at or visit our website www.mahitahi.co.nz.

Description

Underpinned by our Eight Pou Manaakitanga, Wairuatanga, Whanaungatanga, Mātauranga, Kaitiakitanga, Mahi Ngatahi, Te Ahi Kaa Roa, Rangatiratanga our papamahi/programmes assist tangata to strengthen their sense of identity, knowledge and understanding of their culture so they can actively participate in and contribute to their community.

Areas of focus include but are not limited to:

  • Independent Living Skills
  • Vocational Exploration
  • Work/Higher Education Readiness
  • Transition Support
  • Living Well
  • AKINA - Advocacy/Peer Support
  • TOKA - Toku Ora Kei Ahau - My Wellness is Mine (Recovery Toolkit)
  • Te Awa Ora (AOD) Programme

If you would like further information about what programmes are currently on offer, please contact us on (09) 262 4533 or email us at 

Awhi Ora

This service provides community based support for people experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of distress. The service focuses on short term support to build resilience and to enhance a person's community support options.

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

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

Regions

South Auckland, Central Auckland

Age Groups

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

Referral Types

Self referral, GP

Referral Process

Introductions to service can be requested from your GP. Self-referral also accepted.

Description

This service provides community based support for people experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of distress. The service focuses on short term support to build resilience and to enhance a person's community support options.

Family Harm Support Service

Mahitahi partner with the NZ Police, Family Harm team to work with Māori whānau at risk- supporting Whānau to identify and achieve safety and wellbeing within the community

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

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

Referral Types

Corrections

Referral Process

NZ Police

Description
Mahitahi partner with the NZ Police, Family Harm team to work with Māori whānau at risk- supporting Whānau to identify and achieve safety and wellbeing within the community

Additional Details

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

Public Transport

Parking

Off street parking available.

Contact Details

www.mahitahi.co.nz

15A Ronwood Avenue
Manukau
Auckland 2104

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Street Address

15A Ronwood Avenue
Manukau
Auckland 2104

Postal Address

PO Box 97537
Manukau
Auckland 2241

This page was last updated at 2:59PM on September 28, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Mahitahi Trust.