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Ngaa Ringa Awhina
Mental Health Service, Kaupapa Māori, Addiction
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Description
Ngaa Ringa Awhina is a kaupapa Māori organisation specialising in Needs Assessment and Service Coordination. The organisation consists of several business units with expertise in different areas of work including facilitating access to secondary level mental health services in the Greater Hamilton area.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Referral, Walk in
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 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, Māori
Programmes
Te Aka Hono Tahi (via Ngaa Ringa Awhina) is the contracted Single Point of Entry into child and adolescent mental health services in the Hamilton Central Cluster. Te Aka Hono Tahi undertakes screening of children and young people where there are concerns about their mental health, behaviour and any other co-existing problems (CEP). Following an assessment, where indicated, Te Aka Hono Tahi will on-refer the young person and their whānau to the most appropriate specialist service. If specialist services are not required, Te Aka Hono Tahi will suggest other services which may better meet whānau needs. In addition, Te Aka Hono Tahi provides consult liaison support services to professionals working in the Hamilton Central region.
Te Aka Hono Tahi (via Ngaa Ringa Awhina) is the contracted Single Point of Entry into child and adolescent mental health services in the Hamilton Central Cluster. Te Aka Hono Tahi undertakes screening of children and young people where there are concerns about their mental health, behaviour and any other co-existing problems (CEP). Following an assessment, where indicated, Te Aka Hono Tahi will on-refer the young person and their whānau to the most appropriate specialist service. If specialist services are not required, Te Aka Hono Tahi will suggest other services which may better meet whānau needs. In addition, Te Aka Hono Tahi provides consult liaison support services to professionals working in the Hamilton Central region.
- Programme Areas
Crisis / acute, Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Intake / assessment, Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health
- Regions
Waikato
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Te Aka Hono Tahi accepts referrals from a wide range of sources including but not limited to GPs, schools and self-referrals. We service the Greater Hamilton region.
Description
Te Aka Hono Tahi (via Ngaa Ringa Awhina) is the contracted Single Point of Entry into child and adolescent mental health services in the Hamilton Central Cluster. Te Aka Hono Tahi undertakes screening of children and young people where there are concerns about their mental health, behaviour and any other co-existing problems (CEP).
Following an assessment, where indicated, Te Aka Hono Tahi will on-refer the young person and their whānau to the most appropriate specialist service. If specialist services are not required, Te Aka Hono Tahi will suggest other services which may better meet whānau needs.
In addition, Te Aka Hono Tahi provides consult liaison support services to professionals working in the Hamilton Central region.
Te Ara Kaupare Youth Forensic Services operates across the Midlands region as a Specialist NASC under the umbrella of Ngaa Ringa Awhina. Te Ara Kaupare provides court liaison services as well as court based mental health/alcohol and drug screenings for rangatahi who have matters before the court. Where appropriate, and with consent of the young person/rangatahi and their whānau, Te Ara Kaupare will on refer to appropriate support services. Te Ara Kaupare also provides treatment service into Te Maioha o Parekarangi Youth Justice Facility (Rotorua).
Te Ara Kaupare Youth Forensic Services operates across the Midlands region as a Specialist NASC under the umbrella of Ngaa Ringa Awhina. Te Ara Kaupare provides court liaison services as well as court based mental health/alcohol and drug screenings for rangatahi who have matters before the court. Where appropriate, and with consent of the young person/rangatahi and their whānau, Te Ara Kaupare will on refer to appropriate support services. Te Ara Kaupare also provides treatment service into Te Maioha o Parekarangi Youth Justice Facility (Rotorua).
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Forensic, Kaupapa Māori - mental health
- Regions
Lakes, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Taranaki
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Te Ara Kaupare accepts referrals from a wide range of sources including (but not limited to) mental health services, Oranga Tamariki, whānau and the courts.
Description
Te Ara Kaupare Youth Forensic Services operates across the Midlands region as a Specialist NASC under the umbrella of Ngaa Ringa Awhina. Te Ara Kaupare provides court liaison services as well as court based mental health/alcohol and drug screenings for rangatahi who have matters before the court.
Where appropriate, and with consent of the young person/rangatahi and their whānau, Te Ara Kaupare will on refer to appropriate support services. Te Ara Kaupare also provides treatment service into Te Maioha o Parekarangi Youth Justice Facility (Rotorua).
Toka Tu Mataara a kaupapa Māori adult court liaison service. We provide support and assistance for whānau who may be experiencing mental health issues and who have matters before the court. We also provide consult liaison support and specialist advice to professionals associated with the court.
Toka Tu Mataara a kaupapa Māori adult court liaison service. We provide support and assistance for whānau who may be experiencing mental health issues and who have matters before the court. We also provide consult liaison support and specialist advice to professionals associated with the court.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Forensic, Kaupapa Māori - mental health
- Regions
Lakes, Waikato
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Toka Tu Mataara accepts referrals from a wide range of sources including (but not limited to) mental health services, whānau, police and the courts.
Description
Toka Tu Mataara a kaupapa Māori adult court liaison service. We provide support and assistance for whānau who may be experiencing mental health issues and who have matters before the court. We also provide consult liaison support and specialist advice to professionals associated with the court.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
Public Transport
We are within walking distance of the Hamilton Transport Centre.
Parking
Parking is available onsite for whānau.
Contact Details
195 Collingwood Street, Hamilton
Waikato
195 Collingwood Street
Hamilton Lake
Hamilton
Waikato 3204
Street Address
195 Collingwood Street
Hamilton Lake
Hamilton
Waikato 3204
Postal Address
Ngaa Ringa Awhina
PO Box 1047
Hamilton 3200
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This page was last updated at 11:26AM on August 6, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Ngaa Ringa Awhina.