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Description
MIX – Connecting, Creating, Living is a mental health community day service offering programmes in art and wellbeing.
We exist so that those who experience mental health challenges can:
- Connect to form shared communities.
- Create opportunities for growth in wellbeing and art.
- Live life through the 5 Ways to Wellbeing.
Ages
Adult / Pakeke
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Wellington Anniversary (20 Jan), 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).
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 work in partnership with service users and welcome suggestions and feedback. We have two daily programmes: Wellbeing & Community programme and Creative Space programme. All MIX participants can access either, or both programmes to ensure their needs are fully met. We work so that individuals have an understanding of their holistic health. Using the Te whare tapa whā at MIX supports us to ensure our programmes are considering our Taha tinana (physical health), Taha wairua (spiritual health), Taha whānau (family health) and Taha hinengaro (mental health). In both programmes, we use the 5 Ways to Wellbeing as cornerstones of our work. Our programmes focus on supporting the recovery process for people with mental health needs, encouraging optimum functioning, growth, independence, and connections within the community. We achieve this by: Providing supportive, safe, welcoming facilities in Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt Facilitating social, intellectual, artistic, educational, and creative pursuits that enrich and empower the lives of service participants Affirming the place of Māori as tāngata whenua, promoting the spirit of equality and partnership under te tiriti o waitangi. Welcoming input from tāngata whaiora and their whānau. Participant feedback helps us to continuously improve our services and make them more effective. Providing opportunities to learn more about Tikanga Māori by participating in activities such as bone carving, tikanga classes, visiting with Kaupapa Māori services and participating in special events.
We work in partnership with service users and welcome suggestions and feedback. We have two daily programmes: Wellbeing & Community programme and Creative Space programme. All MIX participants can access either, or both programmes to ensure their needs are fully met. We work so that individuals have an understanding of their holistic health. Using the Te whare tapa whā at MIX supports us to ensure our programmes are considering our Taha tinana (physical health), Taha wairua (spiritual health), Taha whānau (family health) and Taha hinengaro (mental health). In both programmes, we use the 5 Ways to Wellbeing as cornerstones of our work. Our programmes focus on supporting the recovery process for people with mental health needs, encouraging optimum functioning, growth, independence, and connections within the community. We achieve this by: Providing supportive, safe, welcoming facilities in Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt Facilitating social, intellectual, artistic, educational, and creative pursuits that enrich and empower the lives of service participants Affirming the place of Māori as tāngata whenua, promoting the spirit of equality and partnership under te tiriti o waitangi. Welcoming input from tāngata whaiora and their whānau. Participant feedback helps us to continuously improve our services and make them more effective. Providing opportunities to learn more about Tikanga Māori by participating in activities such as bone carving, tikanga classes, visiting with Kaupapa Māori services and participating in special events.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - other
- Programme Type
Community based support - other, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Hutt
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
MIX is open to anyone over the age of 18 who has, or has had, the experience of mental illness.
Description
We work in partnership with service users and welcome suggestions and feedback.
We have two daily programmes: Wellbeing & Community programme and Creative Space programme. All MIX participants can access either, or both programmes to ensure their needs are fully met.
We work so that individuals have an understanding of their holistic health. Using the Te whare tapa whā at MIX supports us to ensure our programmes are considering our Taha tinana (physical health), Taha wairua (spiritual health), Taha whānau (family health) and Taha hinengaro (mental health).
In both programmes, we use the 5 Ways to Wellbeing as cornerstones of our work.
Our programmes focus on supporting the recovery process for people with mental health needs, encouraging optimum functioning, growth, independence, and connections within the community. We achieve this by:
- Providing supportive, safe, welcoming facilities in Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt
- Facilitating social, intellectual, artistic, educational, and creative pursuits that enrich and empower the lives of service participants
- Affirming the place of Māori as tāngata whenua, promoting the spirit of equality and partnership under te tiriti o waitangi.
- Welcoming input from tāngata whaiora and their whānau. Participant feedback helps us to continuously improve our services and make them more effective.
- Providing opportunities to learn more about Tikanga Māori by participating in activities such as bone carving, tikanga classes, visiting with Kaupapa Māori services and participating in special events.
Connect Monday: Shared kai and social connections. Share your thoughts & get involved in our weekly house and planning meetings. Tikanga Day: Join our introduction to cultural learning and creativity workshop. Held the last Thursday of every month at our Lower Hutt location - 212 Knights Road, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt. Community Connections: Connecting with our community by meeting different services and community groups and learning about what's available. Inner Canvas: Weekly art therapy group that invites you to use a range of art materials to explore and make connections to the inner parts of yourself - your emotions, your thoughts, your beliefs, and your soul. The work you do each eek on your own 'inner canvas' can be kept personal, or can be shared and talked about within the safe group environment. Participant-led Activities: Participants share their talents and interests with a range of activities. These may include games, pampering, chess, crafter-noon and projects. Friday Workshops & Course: Try something new; learn skills, gain confidence & knowledge on a range of topics. Community Trips: Getting to know our community by exploring our region Music Lessons with Kath: Mondays, at 1:00 PM - 212 Knights Road, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt. Check our timetable for further details about our programmes available.
Connect Monday: Shared kai and social connections. Share your thoughts & get involved in our weekly house and planning meetings. Tikanga Day: Join our introduction to cultural learning and creativity workshop. Held the last Thursday of every month at our Lower Hutt location - 212 Knights Road, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt. Community Connections: Connecting with our community by meeting different services and community groups and learning about what's available. Inner Canvas: Weekly art therapy group that invites you to use a range of art materials to explore and make connections to the inner parts of yourself - your emotions, your thoughts, your beliefs, and your soul. The work you do each eek on your own 'inner canvas' can be kept personal, or can be shared and talked about within the safe group environment. Participant-led Activities: Participants share their talents and interests with a range of activities. These may include games, pampering, chess, crafter-noon and projects. Friday Workshops & Course: Try something new; learn skills, gain confidence & knowledge on a range of topics. Community Trips: Getting to know our community by exploring our region Music Lessons with Kath: Mondays, at 1:00 PM - 212 Knights Road, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt. Check our timetable for further details about our programmes available.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Hutt
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Mix is open to anyone over the age of 18 who has, or has had the experience of mental illness.
Description
Connect Monday: Shared kai and social connections. Share your thoughts & get involved in our weekly house and planning meetings.
Tikanga Day: Join our introduction to cultural learning and creativity workshop. Held the last Thursday of every month at our Lower Hutt location - 212 Knights Road, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt.
Community Connections: Connecting with our community by meeting different services and community groups and learning about what's available.
Inner Canvas: Weekly art therapy group that invites you to use a range of art materials to explore and make connections to the inner parts of yourself - your emotions, your thoughts, your beliefs, and your soul. The work you do each eek on your own 'inner canvas' can be kept personal, or can be shared and talked about within the safe group environment.
Participant-led Activities: Participants share their talents and interests with a range of activities. These may include games, pampering, chess, crafter-noon and projects.
Friday Workshops & Course: Try something new; learn skills, gain confidence & knowledge on a range of topics.
Community Trips: Getting to know our community by exploring our region
Music Lessons with Kath: Mondays, at 1:00 PM - 212 Knights Road, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt.
Check our timetable for further details about our programmes available.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Public Transport
Lower Hutt Participants:
MIX Services in Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt are conveniently located within short walking distance to the local train and bus stops.
Parking
Limited on-street parking at each service.
Website
Contact Details
37 Exchange Street, Ebdentown, Upper Hutt
Wellington
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Phone
(04) 569-3175
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 10:40AM on August 5, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Mix.