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Mental Health Education and Resource Centre (MHERC)
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Description
The Mental Health Education and Resource Centre (MHERC) provides information, a free public library (including e-library), as well as professional development, workplace education and community education about mental health, resilience, wellbeing, mental illness and addictions.
How do I access this service?
Contact us
We are open Monday - Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm (excluding public holidays) and can be contacted via phone, email or in person.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not offer clinical services.
Walk in
We are open Monday - Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm (excluding public holidays).
PLEASE NOTE: We do not offer clinical services.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Closed on public holidays.
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), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov).
Christmas: Closed 23 Dec — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Whether you are seeking help for yourself or someone else, MHERC can provide information and resources including: Support: Friendly, knowledgeable staff to assist you in finding appropriate information and services to meet your needs Library: Free public library with books, DVDs and CDs on a wide range of topics. An e-library is also available. Resources: Brochures and fact sheets, including local support services available Canterbury/West Coast Mental Health Directory: available online here or hard copies can be purchased online or at our office - cost of hard copies is $12.00 plus postage/courier Workplace Education/Training: Contact MHERC staff for further information about current professional development opportunities, as well as options for in-house training to suit your organisation's needs Community Education: Occasionally MHERC delivers community seminars and workshops. These may be subject to funding availability. We recommend that you subscribe to our newsletters to be kept updated about these. Please note that MHERC is not a clinical service, however staff are happy to assist you to use the Canterbury/West Coast Mental Health Directory to connect you with local support organisations.
Whether you are seeking help for yourself or someone else, MHERC can provide information and resources including: Support: Friendly, knowledgeable staff to assist you in finding appropriate information and services to meet your needs Library: Free public library with books, DVDs and CDs on a wide range of topics. An e-library is also available. Resources: Brochures and fact sheets, including local support services available Canterbury/West Coast Mental Health Directory: available online here or hard copies can be purchased online or at our office - cost of hard copies is $12.00 plus postage/courier Workplace Education/Training: Contact MHERC staff for further information about current professional development opportunities, as well as options for in-house training to suit your organisation's needs Community Education: Occasionally MHERC delivers community seminars and workshops. These may be subject to funding availability. We recommend that you subscribe to our newsletters to be kept updated about these. Please note that MHERC is not a clinical service, however staff are happy to assist you to use the Canterbury/West Coast Mental Health Directory to connect you with local support organisations.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other
- Programme Type
Training - AOD, Training - other addictions, Training - mental health
- Regions
West Coast, Canterbury
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
Anyone can call or visit our office/library at Level 1, 12 Hazeldean Road, Addington, Christchurch during opening hours Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm. Alternatively contact us by phone (03) 365 5344 / 0800 424 399, or via email - info@mherc.org.nz
Description
Whether you are seeking help for yourself or someone else, MHERC can provide information and resources including:
- Support: Friendly, knowledgeable staff to assist you in finding appropriate information and services to meet your needs
- Library: Free public library with books, DVDs and CDs on a wide range of topics. An e-library is also available.
- Resources: Brochures and fact sheets, including local support services available
- Canterbury/West Coast Mental Health Directory: available online here or hard copies can be purchased online or at our office - cost of hard copies is $12.00 plus postage/courier
- Workplace Education/Training: Contact MHERC staff for further information about current professional development opportunities, as well as options for in-house training to suit your organisation's needs
- Community Education: Occasionally MHERC delivers community seminars and workshops. These may be subject to funding availability. We recommend that you subscribe to our newsletters to be kept updated about these.
Please note that MHERC is not a clinical service, however staff are happy to assist you to use the Canterbury/West Coast Mental Health Directory to connect you with local support organisations.
MHERC's professional development courses/workshops aim to enhance participants' knowledge, understanding and attitudes from a researched evidence and strengths based perspective. The sessions provide practical skills and tools for participants to use in their everyday practice. Courses are run throughout the year. MHERC can also provide onsite training to organisations. To view current courses scheduled, please visit our website. Webinar is also available for most sessions to people living outside of Christchurch. MHERC is also able to deliver education sessions for NGO's, agencies and businesses. Our expertise in workplace psychology and education enables us to provide both standard and customised solutions to help you achieve a happy, engaged, knowledgeable and skilled workforce. Please contact us on 0800 424399 to discuss your organisation's education requirements. Education sessions can be delivered both within Canterbury and in other regions, by arrangement. We regularly run free online workshops for the general community. Please refer to our website for our current programmes. A well-equipped meeting room is also available for hire to eligible community organisations and businesses at affordable rates.
MHERC's professional development courses/workshops aim to enhance participants' knowledge, understanding and attitudes from a researched evidence and strengths based perspective. The sessions provide practical skills and tools for participants to use in their everyday practice. Courses are run throughout the year. MHERC can also provide onsite training to organisations. To view current courses scheduled, please visit our website. Webinar is also available for most sessions to people living outside of Christchurch. MHERC is also able to deliver education sessions for NGO's, agencies and businesses. Our expertise in workplace psychology and education enables us to provide both standard and customised solutions to help you achieve a happy, engaged, knowledgeable and skilled workforce. Please contact us on 0800 424399 to discuss your organisation's education requirements. Education sessions can be delivered both within Canterbury and in other regions, by arrangement. We regularly run free online workshops for the general community. Please refer to our website for our current programmes. A well-equipped meeting room is also available for hire to eligible community organisations and businesses at affordable rates.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other
- Programme Type
Training - AOD, Training - other addictions, Training - mental health
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
Visit our website and click on the "Professional Development" and "Workplace Education" tabs for information on current courses and workshops available. Join our online webinar sessions from anywhere in New Zealand.
We can also deliver on-site sessions throughout New Zealand for many of our professional development/workplace education workshops. Please contact our Education Team on 0800 424 399 to discuss your organisation's education requirements and how we can assist you.
- Professional Development Book - Semester 2, 2024 (PDF, 10.9 MB)
Note: PDF downloads require the free Adobe Reader application to view.
Description
MHERC's professional development courses/workshops aim to enhance participants' knowledge, understanding and attitudes from a researched evidence and strengths based perspective. The sessions provide practical skills and tools for participants to use in their everyday practice. Courses are run throughout the year. MHERC can also provide onsite training to organisations. To view current courses scheduled, please visit our website. Webinar is also available for most sessions to people living outside of Christchurch.
MHERC is also able to deliver education sessions for NGO's, agencies and businesses. Our expertise in workplace psychology and education enables us to provide both standard and customised solutions to help you achieve a happy, engaged, knowledgeable and skilled workforce. Please contact us on 0800 424399 to discuss your organisation's education requirements. Education sessions can be delivered both within Canterbury and in other regions, by arrangement.
We regularly run free online workshops for the general community. Please refer to our website for our current programmes.
A well-equipped meeting room is also available for hire to eligible community organisations and businesses at affordable rates.
Our expertise in workplace psychology and education enables us to provide both standard and custom solutions to help you achieve a happy, engaged, knowledgeable and skilled workforce. Find out more here.
Our expertise in workplace psychology and education enables us to provide both standard and custom solutions to help you achieve a happy, engaged, knowledgeable and skilled workforce. Find out more here.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other
- Programme Type
Training - AOD, Training - other addictions, Training - mental health
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
For more information and to view a sample of courses we offer, click here or contact us directly with any queries.
Description
Our expertise in workplace psychology and education enables us to provide both standard and custom solutions to help you achieve a happy, engaged, knowledgeable and skilled workforce. Find out more here.
Together with our collaborative partners we are able to offer free or affordable education workshops in the community.
Together with our collaborative partners we are able to offer free or affordable education workshops in the community.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other
- Programme Type
Training - AOD, Training - other addictions, Training - mental health
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Description
Together with our collaborative partners we are able to offer free or affordable education workshops in the community.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Quiet, low sensory environment, Assistance to move around, Mobility parking space
Additional Details
Phone, Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Document Downloads
- MHERC Location Map and Car Parking (PDF, 1.1 MB)
Public Transport
Buses that go closest to our new location are 7, 60, 140
Parking
On street parking is available outside the building on Hazeldean Road (including disability parks). There is also parking available on level 5 of the neighbouring car park building at 14 Hazeldean Road (use Parkable app to pay). NOTE: There are several mobility parks available on Hazeldean Road outside the building for people with disabilities.
Website
Contact Details
12 Hazeldean Road, Addington, Christchurch
Canterbury
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Phone
(03) 365 5344
Website
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Freephone
0800 424 399
Contact us online here
Level 1
12 Hazeldean Road
Addington
Christchurch
Canterbury 8024
Street Address
Level 1
12 Hazeldean Road
Addington
Christchurch
Canterbury 8024
Postal Address
PO Box 7060
Sydenham
Christchurch 8240
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This page was last updated at 11:20AM on December 2, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Mental Health Education and Resource Centre (MHERC).