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Mental Health Advocacy Service
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Description
The Mental Health Advocacy Service is a free service which works in partnership with you to advocate on your behalf or support you to be respected, to have your rights heard and obtain the services you need.
Mental Health Advocacy Service is managed by CARE Marlborough Inc.
Staff
Anne Collins is a qualified counsellor and is available to assist in your needs.
How do I access this service?
Anyone can access, Casual (not enrolled) patients, Referral, Walk in, Make an appointment
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
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If you need more support please Text 1737. If you need urgent support ring 111.
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Marlborough Anniversary (3 Nov).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
We can: Listen to your concerns Give you information about your rights Assist you to identify and clarify issues Support you in the actions you take to resolve your concerns Help with conflict resolution Information and access to life skills/work skills programmes Advice and information on other services Support you at meetings with psychiatrists, doctors, WINZ, Mental Health Services, Lawyers and other community or government agencies Assist you to write letters or put advance directives in place
We can: Listen to your concerns Give you information about your rights Assist you to identify and clarify issues Support you in the actions you take to resolve your concerns Help with conflict resolution Information and access to life skills/work skills programmes Advice and information on other services Support you at meetings with psychiatrists, doctors, WINZ, Mental Health Services, Lawyers and other community or government agencies Assist you to write letters or put advance directives in place
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)
- Regions
Nelson Marlborough
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Please contact us directly. Our Advocates are often out and about helping clients around our community, so please know, we will definitely do our best to contact you as soon as we are able to.
Description
We can:
- Listen to your concerns
- Give you information about your rights
- Assist you to identify and clarify issues
- Support you in the actions you take to resolve your concerns
- Help with conflict resolution
- Information and access to life skills/work skills programmes
- Advice and information on other services
- Support you at meetings with psychiatrists, doctors, WINZ, Mental Health Services, Lawyers and other community or government agencies
- Assist you to write letters or put advance directives in place
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space, Support to make decisions
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Website
Contact Details
26 Percy Street, Blenheim
Nelson Marlborough
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Mobile
0275754725
Email
Website
26 Percy Street
Blenheim
Marlborough 7201
Street Address
26 Percy Street
Blenheim
Marlborough 7201
Postal Address
Mental Health Advocacy Service
26 Percy St
Blenheim 7102
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This page was last updated at 10:39AM on August 7, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Mental Health Advocacy Service.