We are a small team made up of Manager and two Activities Co-Ordinators/Mental Health Support Workers.
We have a great skill mix including qualifications and experience in mental health, counselling, psychology, public health, management, and international sports.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply
Hours
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Mon – Fri
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Public Holidays: Closed 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), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (23 Mar).
Languages Spoken
English,
Italian,
Japanese,
Māori,
Ukrainian
Programmes
Oamaru Mental Health Support Centre
At the Ōamaru Mental Health Support Centre, we support people (aged between 18-65 years) with a mental illness on an ongoing, day-to-day basis, promoting psychological and physical wellbeing in a comfortable, safe environment. The following are just some of the services we provide for our regular clients: We listen to your problems and, if requested, give guidance and support We encourage you to participate in our activities, specially designed to stimulate you mentally and physically including: Bus trips, camps and other outings Indoor and outdoor games Walking, cycling, swimming and gentle exercise Quizzes and brain teasers Workshops Art and craft activities Movie, music and discussion afternoons We offer healthy living, healthy lifestyles advice We help you get connected with people and services We help foster a sense of Community and belonging So come on in for a friendly chat, have a cuppa and meet new friends. Due to Covid-19 some folk wear masks. There is a requirement to gel and to wash hands for twenty seconds with soap and warm water, and to socially distance, if required. We thank you for your understanding.
At the Ōamaru Mental Health Support Centre, we support people (aged between 18-65 years) with a mental illness on an ongoing, day-to-day basis, promoting psychological and physical wellbeing in a comfortable, safe environment.
The following are just some of the services we provide for our regular clients:
We listen to your problems and, if requested, give guidance and support
We encourage you to participate in our activities, specially designed to stimulate you mentally and physically including:
Bus trips, camps and other outings
Indoor and outdoor games
Walking, cycling, swimming and gentle exercise
Quizzes and brain teasers
Workshops
Art and craft activities
Movie, music and discussion afternoons
We offer healthy living, healthy lifestyles advice
We help you get connected with people and services
We help foster a sense of Community and belonging
So come on in for a friendly chat, have a cuppa and meet new friends.
Due to Covid-19 some folk wear masks. There is a requirement to gel and to wash hands for twenty seconds with soap and warm water, and to socially distance, if required.
We thank you for your understanding.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Parking
There is parking in France Street, and surrounding areas.
We also provide a bike stand for those on bicycles.