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Poutini Waiora - Counselling Services
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Description
Poutini Waiora is a Kaupapa Māori Health and Social Service provider that delivers holistic care, including Peer Support and AOD counselling, to whānau across Te Tai O Poutini.
Please visit the Poutini Waiora website for information on our full range of health and social services.
Staff
Our team includes Nurse Practitioner (mobile), Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Registered Social Workers, (DAPAANZ), Registered well-child practitioner (Tamariki Ora Nurse), Vaccinators, Mental Health & AOD clinical, Peer Support Mental Health (He Hikoi Manaaki), Mana Ake in schools programme (tamariki), Kaiawhina support, Restorative Programmes Tāne and Wāhine (family violence), Rangatahi service (Ko Wai Au).
Ages
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Anyone can access, Referral, Contact us, Home visit provider, Website / App
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Westland Anniversary (1 Dec), Buller Anniversary (2 Feb), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English, Māori
Programmes
Providing a range of wraparound supports to help whānau navigate complex life circumstances that impact their health, wellbeing, and ability to self-manage. The goal is to improve overall wellbeing outcomes.
Providing a range of wraparound supports to help whānau navigate complex life circumstances that impact their health, wellbeing, and ability to self-manage. The goal is to improve overall wellbeing outcomes.
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction, Kaupapa Māori, Mental health
- Programme Type
Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction, Kaupapa Māori mental health, Peer support (alcohol or drug), Peer support (mental health)
- Regions
West Coast
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
If you think we are the organisation to help you, please send us a referral.
Click here for our referral form and general enquiry information.
If we are not the correct service for you, we will work to navigate you to the best service for your needs.
Description
Providing a range of wraparound supports to help whānau navigate complex life circumstances that impact their health, wellbeing, and ability to self-manage. The goal is to improve overall wellbeing outcomes.
Addressing substance use issues through a holistic, culturally grounded approach that respects and integrates Māori values, beliefs and practices. This service goes beyond the medical and psychological models of addiction treatment emphasising the importance of whānau (family), whakapapa (genealogy), tikanga (customs), and wairua (spirituality) in the healing journey.
Addressing substance use issues through a holistic, culturally grounded approach that respects and integrates Māori values, beliefs and practices. This service goes beyond the medical and psychological models of addiction treatment emphasising the importance of whānau (family), whakapapa (genealogy), tikanga (customs), and wairua (spirituality) in the healing journey.
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction
- Regions
West Coast
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
If you think we are the organisation to help you, please send us a referral.
Click here for our referral form and general enquiry information.
If we are not the correct service for you, we will work to navigate you to the best service for your needs.
Description
Addressing substance use issues through a holistic, culturally grounded approach that respects and integrates Māori values, beliefs and practices. This service goes beyond the medical and psychological models of addiction treatment emphasising the importance of whānau (family), whakapapa (genealogy), tikanga (customs), and wairua (spirituality) in the healing journey.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly, Phone, Online / virtual / app, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Public Transport
We provide an outreach service to visit clients.
We can provide transport if none is available.
Parking
All offices have free parking.
Website
Contact Details
280 Palmerston Street, Westport
West Coast
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Phone
0800 333 170
Email
Website
280 Palmerston Street
Westport
West Coast 7825
Street Address
280 Palmerston Street
Westport
West Coast 7825
Postal Address
PO Box 271
Hokitika 7842
12 Revell Street, Hokitika
West Coast
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Phone
(03) 755 6572 or 0800 333 170
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 2:06PM on July 25, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Poutini Waiora - Counselling Services.