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MASH Trust
Mental Health Service, Community Health, Addiction, Problem gambling
Description
MASH provides residential and community support for people with mental health concerns, intellectual/physical disabilities, alcohol & drugs rehabilitation and youth respite care.
MASH operates throughout the lower North Island in the Wellington, Kapiti, Horowhenua, Palmerston North, and Hawkes Bay regions.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
MASH is a provider of addiction recovery programmes in Palmerston North and Hawkes Bay. We work with people who are experiencing challenges in their lives due to substance abuse. We walk alongside you in your planned recovery journey in programmes that are about you. The programmes in this service have been developed on recovery principles to enable those with alcohol and/or other drug issues who have simultaneous mental health difficulties to regain or develop control over their lives and begin to establish the skills needed to achieve a life that they feel is fulfilling. Interventions are based on co-existing mental health and substance use frameworks. This service provides various levels of care to assist people within the MidCentral and Hawkes Bay DHB area who are experiencing significant impairment to the function of their everyday life due to their alcohol and/or other drug use. We believe in people and their ability to make changes. The levels of care include: Weekly Community Support Groups Community Programme Residential Programme Visit the MASH Trust website for more information.
MASH is a provider of addiction recovery programmes in Palmerston North and Hawkes Bay. We work with people who are experiencing challenges in their lives due to substance abuse. We walk alongside you in your planned recovery journey in programmes that are about you. The programmes in this service have been developed on recovery principles to enable those with alcohol and/or other drug issues who have simultaneous mental health difficulties to regain or develop control over their lives and begin to establish the skills needed to achieve a life that they feel is fulfilling. Interventions are based on co-existing mental health and substance use frameworks. This service provides various levels of care to assist people within the MidCentral and Hawkes Bay DHB area who are experiencing significant impairment to the function of their everyday life due to their alcohol and/or other drug use. We believe in people and their ability to make changes. The levels of care include: Weekly Community Support Groups Community Programme Residential Programme Visit the MASH Trust website for more information.
- Programme Areas
Maternal & infant - mental health & addictions, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other
- Programme Type
Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Residential alcohol & other drug treatment, Community based support - other, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Maternal alcohol & drug addiction
- Regions
MidCentral, Hawke's Bay
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Are you eligible for our service?
- Has your substance abuse begun to cause you significant problems in your life?
- Do you want to make positive changes in your life?
- Do you live in the MidCentral or Hawkes Bay DHB region?
If you meet these three criteria then you are most likely eligible for our service.
Description
MASH is a provider of addiction recovery programmes in Palmerston North and Hawkes Bay. We work with people who are experiencing challenges in their lives due to substance abuse.
We walk alongside you in your planned recovery journey in programmes that are about you.
The programmes in this service have been developed on recovery principles to enable those with alcohol and/or other drug issues who have simultaneous mental health difficulties to regain or develop control over their lives and begin to establish the skills needed to achieve a life that they feel is fulfilling. Interventions are based on co-existing mental health and substance use frameworks. This service provides various levels of care to assist people within the MidCentral and Hawkes Bay DHB area who are experiencing significant impairment to the function of their everyday life due to their alcohol and/or other drug use. We believe in people and their ability to make changes. The levels of care include:
- Weekly Community Support Groups
- Community Programme
- Residential Programme
Visit the MASH Trust website for more information.
WHARE HAUMARU | SUPPORTED COMMUNITY LIVING Whare Haumaru support people in emergency housing experiencing homelessness, who may have physical and/or mental health needs, and other barriers such as bad credit, making it difficult to access sustainable and healthy homes. Our team support you to develop a plan that is person-directed with a focus on finding a home and addressing health and social needs. A referral from your Work and Income Case Manager is required. Visit the MASH Trust website for more information.
WHARE HAUMARU | SUPPORTED COMMUNITY LIVING Whare Haumaru support people in emergency housing experiencing homelessness, who may have physical and/or mental health needs, and other barriers such as bad credit, making it difficult to access sustainable and healthy homes. Our team support you to develop a plan that is person-directed with a focus on finding a home and addressing health and social needs. A referral from your Work and Income Case Manager is required. Visit the MASH Trust website for more information.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
How to access Community Support
You can be referred by:
- your General Practitioner;
- other health professional;
- Work and Income
Once your application has been received you will be contacted to arrange a time to meet and discuss your needs.
Support in the Community Service is discreet and confidential.
Description
WHARE HAUMARU | SUPPORTED COMMUNITY LIVING
Whare Haumaru support people in emergency housing experiencing homelessness, who may have physical and/or mental health needs, and other barriers such as bad credit, making it difficult to access sustainable and healthy homes. Our team support you to develop a plan that is person-directed with a focus on finding a home and addressing health and social needs.
A referral from your Work and Income Case Manager is required.
Visit the MASH Trust website for more information.
Supported homes for people with mental health conditions. We provide mental health support homes in Manawatū, and Wellington region with several living options depending on the level of need and support you require. This is identified through a Needs Assessment which is completed by Te Whatu Ora | Health NZ MidCentral or Wellington. Our homes are staffed 24/7 by staff that are trained and highly skilled in support work. They will work with you on your mental health recovery, supporting you to identify and achieve goals. Living in our supported homes you will share household tasks and cooking with flatmates, develop a healthy lifestyle, and receive support for developing skills for budgeting, shopping, and healthy eating. You will also be supported to understand the impacts of the challenges you face and how to stay well and grow in autonomy and independence. Visit the MASH Trust website for more information.
Supported homes for people with mental health conditions. We provide mental health support homes in Manawatū, and Wellington region with several living options depending on the level of need and support you require. This is identified through a Needs Assessment which is completed by Te Whatu Ora | Health NZ MidCentral or Wellington. Our homes are staffed 24/7 by staff that are trained and highly skilled in support work. They will work with you on your mental health recovery, supporting you to identify and achieve goals. Living in our supported homes you will share household tasks and cooking with flatmates, develop a healthy lifestyle, and receive support for developing skills for budgeting, shopping, and healthy eating. You will also be supported to understand the impacts of the challenges you face and how to stay well and grow in autonomy and independence. Visit the MASH Trust website for more information.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Residential support, Respite
- Regions
MidCentral, Wellington
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
How to access Mental Health Residential Support
We cannot accept self-referrals. If you believe you would benefit from living in a MASH supported home, please discuss this with your care manager or Needs Assessor.
Description
Supported homes for people with mental health conditions.
We provide mental health support homes in Manawatū, and Wellington region with several living options depending on the level of need and support you require. This is identified through a Needs Assessment which is completed by Te Whatu Ora | Health NZ MidCentral or Wellington.
Our homes are staffed 24/7 by staff that are trained and highly skilled in support work. They will work with you on your mental health recovery, supporting you to identify and achieve goals.
Living in our supported homes you will share household tasks and cooking with flatmates, develop a healthy lifestyle, and receive support for developing skills for budgeting, shopping, and healthy eating. You will also be supported to understand the impacts of the challenges you face and how to stay well and grow in autonomy and independence.
Visit the MASH Trust website for more information.
We provide planned respite short term stays of up to seven days for people with an experience of mental illness to have a break from your usual living situation. Stay for a few days or up to a week and regular bookings can be scheduled throughout the year. Our respite home is a warm quiet flat in central Palmerston North. Our support staff are available 24/7 to support you, working in the units next door. There is no cost to stay at our respite home and food is provided, you are just responsible for keeping the home tidy.
We provide planned respite short term stays of up to seven days for people with an experience of mental illness to have a break from your usual living situation. Stay for a few days or up to a week and regular bookings can be scheduled throughout the year. Our respite home is a warm quiet flat in central Palmerston North. Our support staff are available 24/7 to support you, working in the units next door. There is no cost to stay at our respite home and food is provided, you are just responsible for keeping the home tidy.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Respite
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
We cannot accept self-referrals. If you believe you would benefit from a planned respite stay, please discuss this with your care coordinator through the Palmerston North Community Mental Health Service.
Description
We provide planned respite short term stays of up to seven days for people with an experience of mental illness to have a break from your usual living situation. Stay for a few days or up to a week and regular bookings can be scheduled throughout the year.
Our respite home is a warm quiet flat in central Palmerston North. Our support staff are available 24/7 to support you, working in the units next door.
There is no cost to stay at our respite home and food is provided, you are just responsible for keeping the home tidy.
YOUTH RESPITE STAYS MASH provides respite short term stays of up to seven days for young people aged between 5-18 years who are experiencing mental health issues or need a break from their everyday environment in Palmerston North. The goals of youth respite are safety, stabilisation, and ongoing treatment in a youth friendly home environment in a rural setting, supported by confident and competent youth workers. Visit the MASH Trust website for more information.
YOUTH RESPITE STAYS MASH provides respite short term stays of up to seven days for young people aged between 5-18 years who are experiencing mental health issues or need a break from their everyday environment in Palmerston North. The goals of youth respite are safety, stabilisation, and ongoing treatment in a youth friendly home environment in a rural setting, supported by confident and competent youth workers. Visit the MASH Trust website for more information.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Respite
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals for respite are received through CAFS, mental health services, or your health professional.
Once an initial assessment has taken place and the young person meets the eligibility criteria, access to this service can be immediate if there is a vacancy available.
Description
YOUTH RESPITE STAYS
MASH provides respite short term stays of up to seven days for young people aged between 5-18 years who are experiencing mental health issues or need a break from their everyday environment in Palmerston North. The goals of youth respite are safety, stabilisation, and ongoing treatment in a youth friendly home environment in a rural setting, supported by confident and competent youth workers.
Visit the MASH Trust website for more information.
LUCK is a buzzing social hub that provides a place of connection in the heart of Palmerston North. It is a place people can come and have a cuppa, meet new people, join in activities, and have a nutritious meal. BREAKFAST Join us for a free breakfast Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 10:00am, no bookings required. LUNCH LUCK serves nutritious lunches and take away meals Monday to Friday at 12:00pm for just $2.50. Book your place by 10.30am daily by calling 0800 627 4878 and ask to be put through to LUCK or call direct on 06 357 6789. RESOURCE CENTRE Our Resource Centre is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 10:30am and 12:30pm. Here you will find good quality clothing and shoes, toys, furniture, and household items. LUCK FACILITIES Computers/Internet Training (free internet access). If you want to catch up with family/friends a great way is with email. Come down to LUCK and we’ll show you how. Pool table Darts Table tennis Lounge area with TV and DVDs to watch Free hot showers Laundry facilities Fitness activities Atrium garden with worm farm Tea and Coffee Visit the MASH Trust website for more information.
LUCK is a buzzing social hub that provides a place of connection in the heart of Palmerston North. It is a place people can come and have a cuppa, meet new people, join in activities, and have a nutritious meal. BREAKFAST Join us for a free breakfast Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 10:00am, no bookings required. LUNCH LUCK serves nutritious lunches and take away meals Monday to Friday at 12:00pm for just $2.50. Book your place by 10.30am daily by calling 0800 627 4878 and ask to be put through to LUCK or call direct on 06 357 6789. RESOURCE CENTRE Our Resource Centre is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 10:30am and 12:30pm. Here you will find good quality clothing and shoes, toys, furniture, and household items. LUCK FACILITIES Computers/Internet Training (free internet access). If you want to catch up with family/friends a great way is with email. Come down to LUCK and we’ll show you how. Pool table Darts Table tennis Lounge area with TV and DVDs to watch Free hot showers Laundry facilities Fitness activities Atrium garden with worm farm Tea and Coffee Visit the MASH Trust website for more information.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
No referral is needed, just come in
Description
LUCK is a buzzing social hub that provides a place of connection in the heart of Palmerston North. It is a place people can come and have a cuppa, meet new people, join in activities, and have a nutritious meal.
BREAKFAST
Join us for a free breakfast Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 10:00am, no bookings required.
LUNCH
LUCK serves nutritious lunches and take away meals Monday to Friday at 12:00pm for just $2.50. Book your place by 10.30am daily by calling 0800 627 4878 and ask to be put through to LUCK or call direct on 06 357 6789.
RESOURCE CENTRE
Our Resource Centre is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 10:30am and 12:30pm. Here you will find good quality clothing and shoes, toys, furniture, and household items.
LUCK FACILITIES
- Computers/Internet Training (free internet access). If you want to catch up with family/friends a great way is with email. Come down to LUCK and we’ll show you how.
- Pool table
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Lounge area with TV and DVDs to watch
- Free hot showers
- Laundry facilities
- Fitness activities
- Atrium garden with worm farm
- Tea and Coffee
Visit the MASH Trust website for more information.
MASH provides supported accommodation for people with disabilities. Our homes have staff on call 24/7 and people are supported by staff that are trained and highly skilled in support work. Our supported homes work with the principles of Enabling Good Lives, to support you to have choice and control over the supports you receive, so that you can plan for the life you want. We have a range of different sized homes from two to six bedrooms. It's important we work with you to match you with the right flatmates, and listen to you about your support needs and goals. When you move in, we will work with you to personalise your home so it can be made into a place you are proud to call home. We provide disability support homes in Wellington region, Kapiti, Horowhenua, Manawatū, and Hawkes Bay. It is important for us that we ensure people are compatible with other flatmates in the home when living with others. So along with viewing the home, we will arrange for meet and greets with house mates and staff as part of our process. If you are funded for single living with one-to-one support we make sure we have the right staff in place to best support you to live your best life.
MASH provides supported accommodation for people with disabilities. Our homes have staff on call 24/7 and people are supported by staff that are trained and highly skilled in support work. Our supported homes work with the principles of Enabling Good Lives, to support you to have choice and control over the supports you receive, so that you can plan for the life you want. We have a range of different sized homes from two to six bedrooms. It's important we work with you to match you with the right flatmates, and listen to you about your support needs and goals. When you move in, we will work with you to personalise your home so it can be made into a place you are proud to call home. We provide disability support homes in Wellington region, Kapiti, Horowhenua, Manawatū, and Hawkes Bay. It is important for us that we ensure people are compatible with other flatmates in the home when living with others. So along with viewing the home, we will arrange for meet and greets with house mates and staff as part of our process. If you are funded for single living with one-to-one support we make sure we have the right staff in place to best support you to live your best life.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Disability support, Residential support
- Regions
MidCentral, Hawke's Bay, Wellington, Hutt
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
If you are interested in finding out more, please get in touch with us or ask your service coordination team about living with MASH. You can self-refer or ask your GP to refer you to your local agency.
Description
MASH provides supported accommodation for people with disabilities. Our homes have staff on call 24/7 and people are supported by staff that are trained and highly skilled in support work.
Our supported homes work with the principles of Enabling Good Lives, to support you to have choice and control over the supports you receive, so that you can plan for the life you want.
We have a range of different sized homes from two to six bedrooms. It's important we work with you to match you with the right flatmates, and listen to you about your support needs and goals. When you move in, we will work with you to personalise your home so it can be made into a place you are proud to call home.
We provide disability support homes in Wellington region, Kapiti, Horowhenua, Manawatū, and Hawkes Bay.
It is important for us that we ensure people are compatible with other flatmates in the home when living with others. So along with viewing the home, we will arrange for meet and greets with house mates and staff as part of our process.
If you are funded for single living with one-to-one support we make sure we have the right staff in place to best support you to live your best life.
The Friendship Facilitation service was created through the Ministry of Health after the closure of the Kimberley Centre in October 2006. The Friendship Facilitation service is for ex residents of the Kimberley Centre who are also supported by other community service providers and covers the Kapiti Coast, Horowhenua and Manawatu regions. The aim of volunteering within the Friendship Service is to enhance social and leisure opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities and to promote inclusion into their community. This is done by matching a volunteer with a person who has intellectual disabilities by finding out similar interests and hobbies. People from all walks of life are encouraged to become volunteers as everyone has skills and gifts which they can pass onto others. In return MASH offers training for people committed to the relationship. There are no special qualifications or experience needed to befriend another person. Some of the characteristics we are looking for are to be: Caring Patient Supportive Empathic Empowering Sociable Committed Reliable Team player Some of the activities you can do while volunteering are: Go to a cafe and enjoy socialising over a cup of coffee Enjoy a quiet walk along the beach, park or bush walking Get involved in gardening, pot planting, growing herbs or vegetables Visit the Living Plus day services Get involved in arts and crafts Participate in special occasions such as birthdays, movies or going to a rugby game. Visit the MASH Trust website for more information.
The Friendship Facilitation service was created through the Ministry of Health after the closure of the Kimberley Centre in October 2006. The Friendship Facilitation service is for ex residents of the Kimberley Centre who are also supported by other community service providers and covers the Kapiti Coast, Horowhenua and Manawatu regions. The aim of volunteering within the Friendship Service is to enhance social and leisure opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities and to promote inclusion into their community. This is done by matching a volunteer with a person who has intellectual disabilities by finding out similar interests and hobbies. People from all walks of life are encouraged to become volunteers as everyone has skills and gifts which they can pass onto others. In return MASH offers training for people committed to the relationship. There are no special qualifications or experience needed to befriend another person. Some of the characteristics we are looking for are to be: Caring Patient Supportive Empathic Empowering Sociable Committed Reliable Team player Some of the activities you can do while volunteering are: Go to a cafe and enjoy socialising over a cup of coffee Enjoy a quiet walk along the beach, park or bush walking Get involved in gardening, pot planting, growing herbs or vegetables Visit the Living Plus day services Get involved in arts and crafts Participate in special occasions such as birthdays, movies or going to a rugby game. Visit the MASH Trust website for more information.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP
Referral Process
Self-referrals as a volunteer by contacting the Friendship Facilitation Co-ordinator by email: friendship@mashtrust.org.nz or phone: 027 613 3977 or 06 355 7200
Description
The Friendship Facilitation service was created through the Ministry of Health after the closure of the Kimberley Centre in October 2006. The Friendship Facilitation service is for ex residents of the Kimberley Centre who are also supported by other community service providers and covers the Kapiti Coast, Horowhenua and Manawatu regions.
The aim of volunteering within the Friendship Service is to enhance social and leisure opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities and to promote inclusion into their community. This is done by matching a volunteer with a person who has intellectual disabilities by finding out similar interests and hobbies. People from all walks of life are encouraged to become volunteers as everyone has skills and gifts which they can pass onto others.
In return MASH offers training for people committed to the relationship. There are no special qualifications or experience needed to befriend another person. Some of the characteristics we are looking for are to be:
- Caring
- Patient
- Supportive
- Empathic
- Empowering
- Sociable
- Committed
- Reliable
- Team player
Some of the activities you can do while volunteering are:
- Go to a cafe and enjoy socialising over a cup of coffee
- Enjoy a quiet walk along the beach, park or bush walking
- Get involved in gardening, pot planting, growing herbs or vegetables
- Visit the Living Plus day services
- Get involved in arts and crafts
- Participate in special occasions such as birthdays, movies or going to a rugby game.
Visit the MASH Trust website for more information.
We provide day programmes for people with disabilities. Our day programmes are a community-based service, operating Monday to Friday in Palmerston North, Levin, Paraparaumu, and Lower Hutt. Our day programme team will work in partnership with you and your support network to create a plan so we can support you with your long term aspirations and short-term goals.
We provide day programmes for people with disabilities. Our day programmes are a community-based service, operating Monday to Friday in Palmerston North, Levin, Paraparaumu, and Lower Hutt. Our day programme team will work in partnership with you and your support network to create a plan so we can support you with your long term aspirations and short-term goals.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Disability support
- Regions
MidCentral, Wellington, Hutt
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
If you are interested in finding out more, please get in touch with us or ask your service coordination team about attending a MASH Day Programme. You can self-refer or ask your GP to refer you to these agencies:
Needs assessment | Ministry of Health NZ
Description
We provide day programmes for people with disabilities. Our day programmes are a community-based service, operating Monday to Friday in Palmerston North, Levin, Paraparaumu, and Lower Hutt.
Our day programme team will work in partnership with you and your support network to create a plan so we can support you with your long term aspirations and short-term goals.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Region
Hawke's Bay, MidCentral, Wellington
Website
Contact Details
415 Saint Aubyn Street West, Hastings
Hawke's Bay
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Phone
(06) 870 4265 or Freephone: (0800) 627 4878
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Fax
(06) 870 3913
Email
Website
415 Saint Aubyn Street West
Hastings
Hawke's Bay 4122
Street Address
415 Saint Aubyn Street West
Hastings
Hawke's Bay 4122
Postal Address
PO Box 549
Hastings 4156
5 Prouse Street, Levin
MidCentral
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Phone
(06) 355 7200 or Freephone: (0800) 627 4878
Email
Website
180 Cuba Street, Palmerston North
MidCentral
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Phone
(06) 355 7200
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Fax
(06) 355 7201
Email
Website
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