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Purapura Whetu - Mental Health & Addiction Services
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Description
Purapura Whetu Trust is a community based kaupapa Māori health and social services provider based in Christchurch.
Our experienced team support whānau to get well, stay well, live well, to reach for the stars and beyond. As a kaupapa Māori provider, we combine clinical, cultural and community support into services that embrace the Māori view of wellbeing. Please see our Mental Health & Addictions Services below or see the Purapura Whetu website for information about our full range of services. Purapura Whetu is also a member of the Youth Addictions and Mental Health Alliance (YAMHA) and can facilitate entry into these additional services, if relevant.
Staff
We currently have over 150 kaimahi who are made up of:
- Senior Management
- Administrators
- Media/Communications kaimahi
- Kaitautoko (Community Support Workers - non clinical)
- Kaihaumanu (Clinicians): Clinical Psychologists, Counsellors, Registered Nurses, Registered Social Workers, AOD Clinicians, Occupational Therapists, Perinatal Counsellors, Physiotherapists
- Matanga Māori
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Anyone can access, Casual (not enrolled) patients, Enrolled patients, Contact us, Referral, Walk in, Whānau bubbles, Mobile community provider, Home visit provider, Make an appointment
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Canterbury Anniversary (15 Nov), 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
Purapura Whetu provide a whānau centred approach, supporting family members to achieve independence. We understand that each whānau is unique and needs can vary, so we tailor the support with you. Our mobile team provide regular support to people in the Canterbury area We support whānau with: Kaupapa Māori care, treatment and wellness plans Practical daily living Identifying and achieving goals Access to social, legal, Māori/Iwi and community services Pursuing a healthy lifestyle Finding training and job opportunities Relationship building with friends and family Advocacy
Purapura Whetu provide a whānau centred approach, supporting family members to achieve independence. We understand that each whānau is unique and needs can vary, so we tailor the support with you. Our mobile team provide regular support to people in the Canterbury area We support whānau with: Kaupapa Māori care, treatment and wellness plans Practical daily living Identifying and achieving goals Access to social, legal, Māori/Iwi and community services Pursuing a healthy lifestyle Finding training and job opportunities Relationship building with friends and family Advocacy
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Smoking cessation, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - smoking cessation, Supported employment
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals should come via Community Support Services Access Pathway (CAP).
However, referrals can also be made by self/individuals/whānau, Canterbury DHB, general practitioners (GP), health professionals, government organisations or non-government organisations.
To find out more about what we do, visit the Te Kākano Hauora team website https://www.tekakanohauora.Māori.nz/ or contact Purapura Whetu by phone (03) 379 8001 or email office@pw.Māori.nz.
Click here for more information on referral criteria or to complete a referral form.
Description
Purapura Whetu provide a whānau centred approach, supporting family members to achieve independence. We understand that each whānau is unique and needs can vary, so we tailor the support with you.
Our mobile team provide regular support to people in the Canterbury area
We support whānau with:
- Kaupapa Māori care, treatment and wellness plans
- Practical daily living
- Identifying and achieving goals
- Access to social, legal, Māori/Iwi and community services
- Pursuing a healthy lifestyle
- Finding training and job opportunities
- Relationship building with friends and family
- Advocacy
Purapura Whetu work alongside Te Hā Waitaha “Stop Smoking Canterbury” to promote smokefree whānau. This service is for anybody who is wanting to become Smokefree. Our Stop Smoking Practitioner offers free advice, support and Nicotine Replacement Therapy products (patches, gum and lozenges). We also offer advice on other medications and support. Our Stop Smoking Practitioner is trained to help you to make your quit a success. We offer all kinds of support such as; face-to-face, phone calls, text messaging, and group sessions.
Purapura Whetu work alongside Te Hā Waitaha “Stop Smoking Canterbury” to promote smokefree whānau. This service is for anybody who is wanting to become Smokefree. Our Stop Smoking Practitioner offers free advice, support and Nicotine Replacement Therapy products (patches, gum and lozenges). We also offer advice on other medications and support. Our Stop Smoking Practitioner is trained to help you to make your quit a success. We offer all kinds of support such as; face-to-face, phone calls, text messaging, and group sessions.
- Programme Areas
Smoking cessation, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Face to face smoking cessation, Kaupapa Māori - smoking cessation
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Anyone care register for support from a Stop Smoking Practitioner.
Contact us directly or click here to register online.
Description
Purapura Whetu work alongside Te Hā Waitaha “Stop Smoking Canterbury” to promote smokefree whānau.
This service is for anybody who is wanting to become Smokefree. Our Stop Smoking Practitioner offers free advice, support and Nicotine Replacement Therapy products (patches, gum and lozenges). We also offer advice on other medications and support.
Our Stop Smoking Practitioner is trained to help you to make your quit a success. We offer all kinds of support such as; face-to-face, phone calls, text messaging, and group sessions.
Our day activities programmes are for Children, Youth, Adults and Whānau affected by Mental Health issues. We offer a weekly timetable of activities that change on a term by term basis. The activities we offer focus on supporting whānau to get involved in their community, make friends and improve their health. We run activities that encourage healthy lifestyle, physical activity, creativity and connecting to Te Ao Māori. To become involved in our day activities you must have an assigned community support worker, peer support worker or clinician. For an updated timetable of our programmes running this term please click here.
Our day activities programmes are for Children, Youth, Adults and Whānau affected by Mental Health issues. We offer a weekly timetable of activities that change on a term by term basis. The activities we offer focus on supporting whānau to get involved in their community, make friends and improve their health. We run activities that encourage healthy lifestyle, physical activity, creativity and connecting to Te Ao Māori. To become involved in our day activities you must have an assigned community support worker, peer support worker or clinician. For an updated timetable of our programmes running this term please click here.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
To become involved in our day activities you must have an assigned community support worker, peer support worker or clinician.
For further information about our day activities please visit https://www.tekakanohauora.Māori.nz/toa
Click here for more information on referral criteria or to complete a referral form.
Description
Our day activities programmes are for Children, Youth, Adults and Whānau affected by Mental Health issues. We offer a weekly timetable of activities that change on a term by term basis.
The activities we offer focus on supporting whānau to get involved in their community, make friends and improve their health. We run activities that encourage healthy lifestyle, physical activity, creativity and connecting to Te Ao Māori.
To become involved in our day activities you must have an assigned community support worker, peer support worker or clinician.
For an updated timetable of our programmes running this term please click here.
Te Oriori is a kaupapa Māori, whānau-centred service for parents/caregivers of tamariki aged 0-12 years. Te Oriori offers different group programmes Monday - Friday at our site located in Phillipstown (41 Essex Street). The group welcome all who come, and encourages a sense of belonging, respect and kindness. The programme supports the mental health and wellbeing of tamariki by enhancing the mana of parents/caregivers and empowering them with knowledge, skills and strategies to support them in their role as parent/caregiver. Have a look at the Te Oriori website for more information on the service, and an up-to-date overview of our weekly programmes: https://www.teoriori.Māori.nz/
Te Oriori is a kaupapa Māori, whānau-centred service for parents/caregivers of tamariki aged 0-12 years. Te Oriori offers different group programmes Monday - Friday at our site located in Phillipstown (41 Essex Street). The group welcome all who come, and encourages a sense of belonging, respect and kindness. The programme supports the mental health and wellbeing of tamariki by enhancing the mana of parents/caregivers and empowering them with knowledge, skills and strategies to support them in their role as parent/caregiver. Have a look at the Te Oriori website for more information on the service, and an up-to-date overview of our weekly programmes: https://www.teoriori.Māori.nz/
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Maternal & infant - mental health & addictions, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Maternal mental health – clinical teams, Maternal mental health - community support
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals can be made by self/individuals/whānau, Canterbury DHB, general practitioners (GP), health professionals, government organisations or non-government organisations.
To find out more about what we do, contact Purapura Whetu by phone (03) 379 8001 or email office@pw.Māori.nz.
Click here for more information on referral criteria or to complete a referral form.
Description
Te Oriori is a kaupapa Māori, whānau-centred service for parents/caregivers of tamariki aged 0-12 years. Te Oriori offers different group programmes Monday - Friday at our site located in Phillipstown (41 Essex Street).
Have a look at the Te Oriori website for more information on the service, and an up-to-date overview of our weekly programmes: https://www.teoriori.Māori.nz/
Our team provides culturally appropriate, multilingual support for families in the Muslim community who have been affected by the March 15th tragedy. We provide a confidential and non-judgmental service focused on the individual needs of each client. Our team empower people in their daily lives, advocate for their needs and are able connect them with relevant agencies if required. Our mobile team will provide support to the Muslim community in the Canterbury area in their home and/or the community. We understand that each situation is unique, so we tailor the support to suit you. We support whānau with: Holistic care, treatment and wellness plans Practical daily living, household management and developing routines Identify your goals and support you with the steps to achieve them Pursue a healthy lifestyle, including physical activity and healthy eating Find training, study and job opportunities and support with applications Relationship building with friends and family Connection with the community Access to social, legal and community services Advocacy with social, legal and community services
Our team provides culturally appropriate, multilingual support for families in the Muslim community who have been affected by the March 15th tragedy. We provide a confidential and non-judgmental service focused on the individual needs of each client. Our team empower people in their daily lives, advocate for their needs and are able connect them with relevant agencies if required. Our mobile team will provide support to the Muslim community in the Canterbury area in their home and/or the community. We understand that each situation is unique, so we tailor the support to suit you. We support whānau with: Holistic care, treatment and wellness plans Practical daily living, household management and developing routines Identify your goals and support you with the steps to achieve them Pursue a healthy lifestyle, including physical activity and healthy eating Find training, study and job opportunities and support with applications Relationship building with friends and family Connection with the community Access to social, legal and community services Advocacy with social, legal and community services
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Refugee / migrant
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals can be made through the Purapura Whetu website.
Referrals can be made by:
- health professionals
- Imans of the mosques or
- self/family members
Description
Our team provides culturally appropriate, multilingual support for families in the Muslim community who have been affected by the March 15th tragedy.
We provide a confidential and non-judgmental service focused on the individual needs of each client. Our team empower people in their daily lives, advocate for their needs and are able connect them with relevant agencies if required.
Our mobile team will provide support to the Muslim community in the Canterbury area in their home and/or the community. We understand that each situation is unique, so we tailor the support to suit you.
We support whānau with:
- Holistic care, treatment and wellness plans
- Practical daily living, household management and developing routines
- Identify your goals and support you with the steps to achieve them
- Pursue a healthy lifestyle, including physical activity and healthy eating
- Find training, study and job opportunities and support with applications
- Relationship building with friends and family
- Connection with the community
- Access to social, legal and community services
- Advocacy with social, legal and community services
Pūmotomoto was developed in response to the large body of research and knowledge that highlights the first 2000 days of life (conception to 5 years) as the most critical for early brain development. Our service provides wrap around support for whānau, to allow them to care for and nurture pēpi to the best of their ability. Pēpi are taonga and deserve the opportunity to prosper. Pūmotomoto is based in Phillipstown under the support of Te Oriori (0-12 year programme) and provides: Lead Maternity Care services with Manaakitia Midwives Mātauranga Māori support Whānau voice Hapū wananga (antenatal education) Programme Lead – Neurodevelopmental Physiotherapist Kaitautoko support workers Perinatal Counsellor Bereavement support Nurse Lactation Consultant/Breastfeeding Peer Supporter Parent education Health and wellbeing education e.g Smokefree and Nutrition Rongoā Volunteer support
Pūmotomoto was developed in response to the large body of research and knowledge that highlights the first 2000 days of life (conception to 5 years) as the most critical for early brain development. Our service provides wrap around support for whānau, to allow them to care for and nurture pēpi to the best of their ability. Pēpi are taonga and deserve the opportunity to prosper. Pūmotomoto is based in Phillipstown under the support of Te Oriori (0-12 year programme) and provides: Lead Maternity Care services with Manaakitia Midwives Mātauranga Māori support Whānau voice Hapū wananga (antenatal education) Programme Lead – Neurodevelopmental Physiotherapist Kaitautoko support workers Perinatal Counsellor Bereavement support Nurse Lactation Consultant/Breastfeeding Peer Supporter Parent education Health and wellbeing education e.g Smokefree and Nutrition Rongoā Volunteer support
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Maternal & infant - mental health & addictions, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other, Smoking cessation, Kaupapa Māori, Pacific People
- Programme Type
Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Community based support - other, Community based support - mental health, Face to face smoking cessation, Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Maternal mental health – clinical teams, Maternal mental health - community support, Kaupapa Māori - smoking cessation, Maternal smoking cessation, Maternal alcohol & drug addiction, Pacific People - mental health
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals can be made by self/individuals/whānau, Canterbury DHB, general practitioners (GP), health professionals, government organisations or non-government organisations.
To find out more about what we do at Pūmotomoto, visit: https://www.teoriori.Māori.nz/pumotomoto-the-first-2000-days/
Click here for more information on referral criteria or to complete a referral form.
Description
Pūmotomoto was developed in response to the large body of research and knowledge that highlights the first 2000 days of life (conception to 5 years) as the most critical for early brain development. Our service provides wrap around support for whānau, to allow them to care for and nurture pēpi to the best of their ability. Pēpi are taonga and deserve the opportunity to prosper.
Pūmotomoto is based in Phillipstown under the support of Te Oriori (0-12 year programme) and provides:
- Lead Maternity Care services with Manaakitia Midwives
- Mātauranga Māori support
- Whānau voice
- Hapū wananga (antenatal education)
- Programme Lead – Neurodevelopmental Physiotherapist
- Kaitautoko support workers
- Perinatal Counsellor
- Bereavement support
- Nurse
- Lactation Consultant/Breastfeeding Peer Supporter
- Parent education
- Health and wellbeing education e.g Smokefree and Nutrition
- Rongoā
- Volunteer support
Pae Ora Waitaha takes a proactive approach to support our community to achieve improved health and wellbeing, and reduce the burden of disease on those with long term health conditions. A Pae Ora Healthy Lifestyles Connector works alongside whānau to set their own goals towards living a healthy lifestyle. Our whānau ora approach supports whānau to remove barriers for achieving that healthy lifestyle and sustainable intergenerational change. The service is provided by Waitaha Primary Health, Tangata Atumotu Trust, Whānau Whanake and Purapura Whetu Trust. Find out more here: https://www.pw.Māori.nz/services-and-referrals/pae-ora-waitaha/
Pae Ora Waitaha takes a proactive approach to support our community to achieve improved health and wellbeing, and reduce the burden of disease on those with long term health conditions. A Pae Ora Healthy Lifestyles Connector works alongside whānau to set their own goals towards living a healthy lifestyle. Our whānau ora approach supports whānau to remove barriers for achieving that healthy lifestyle and sustainable intergenerational change. The service is provided by Waitaha Primary Health, Tangata Atumotu Trust, Whānau Whanake and Purapura Whetu Trust. Find out more here: https://www.pw.Māori.nz/services-and-referrals/pae-ora-waitaha/
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - other, Smoking cessation, Kaupapa Māori, Pacific People
- Programme Type
Community based support - other, Face to face smoking cessation, Eating disorders, Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - smoking cessation, Pacific People - smoking cessation, Pacific People - mental health
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals can be made by self/individuals/whānau, Canterbury DHB, general practitioners (GP), health professionals, government organisations or non-government organisations.
Pae Ora Waitaha is available to all people meeting the criteria, including those with disabilities or mental illness, however, please note that the intention of Pae Ora is to meet the needs of those seeking support for physical health improvement relating to lifestyle conditions.
Refer here: https://www.pw.Māori.nz/pae-ora/
Description
Pae Ora Waitaha takes a proactive approach to support our community to achieve improved health and wellbeing, and reduce the burden of disease on those with long term health conditions.
A Pae Ora Healthy Lifestyles Connector works alongside whānau to set their own goals towards living a healthy lifestyle. Our whānau ora approach supports whānau to remove barriers for achieving that healthy lifestyle and sustainable intergenerational change.
The service is provided by Waitaha Primary Health, Tangata Atumotu Trust, Whānau Whanake and Purapura Whetu Trust.
Find out more here: https://www.pw.Māori.nz/services-and-referrals/pae-ora-waitaha/
Pōwhiri is a refugee settlement support service and means ‘to welcome’. When refugees arrive into Ōtautahi, they will be matched with a Pōwhiri Wellness Navigator who will support their settlement into Ōtautahi for the first 12-24 months. Find out more: https://www.powhiri.Māori.nz/
Pōwhiri is a refugee settlement support service and means ‘to welcome’. When refugees arrive into Ōtautahi, they will be matched with a Pōwhiri Wellness Navigator who will support their settlement into Ōtautahi for the first 12-24 months. Find out more: https://www.powhiri.Māori.nz/
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Refugee / migrant
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Referral Process
Referrals are made through MBIE.
Description
Pōwhiri is a refugee settlement support service and means ‘to welcome’.
When refugees arrive into Ōtautahi, they will be matched with a Pōwhiri Wellness Navigator who will support their settlement into Ōtautahi for the first 12-24 months.
Find out more: https://www.powhiri.Māori.nz/
Puāwai - Kai focuses on health through food. It’s for people of all ages who want to gain motivation and confidence in cooking budget-friendly kai that looks after health. Puāwai - Kai is a no-cost course, participation is free for anyone in Canterbury who wants to improve their health or the health of their whānau. For more information, visit: https://www.puawai.org.nz/
Puāwai - Kai focuses on health through food. It’s for people of all ages who want to gain motivation and confidence in cooking budget-friendly kai that looks after health. Puāwai - Kai is a no-cost course, participation is free for anyone in Canterbury who wants to improve their health or the health of their whānau. For more information, visit: https://www.puawai.org.nz/
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Kaupapa Māori, Pacific People
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Eating disorders, Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Pacific People - mental health, Training - mental health
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals can be made by self/individuals/whānau, Canterbury DHB, general practitioners (GP), health professionals, government organisations or non-government organisations.
Puāwai – Kai is for people who have or at risk of developing a lifestyle condition e.g., diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and are willing to make lifestyle changes.
Once you have registered, we will send you some course information, and the timetable once it has been confirmed.
Register now here: https://www.puawai.org.nz/register
Description
Puāwai - Kai focuses on health through food. It’s for people of all ages who want to gain motivation and confidence in cooking budget-friendly kai that looks after health.
Puāwai - Kai is a no-cost course, participation is free for anyone in Canterbury who wants to improve their health or the health of their whānau.
For more information, visit: https://www.puawai.org.nz/
Te Piringatahi is a kaupapa Māori service that supports rangatahi with their mental wellbeing, substance use and other behaviours that can have an impact on the rangatahi, their whānau and community. The programme empowers rangatahi (13-24 years old) to: build identity and confidence understand oranga principles and values grow knowledge to increase positive development for safe and healthy lifestyle choices and behaviours Te Piringatahi work with rangatahi who want to change their situation in life, school, home, culture, and their future. Including one to one mentoring, counselling, weekly community programmes, home visits, and practical advice.
Te Piringatahi is a kaupapa Māori service that supports rangatahi with their mental wellbeing, substance use and other behaviours that can have an impact on the rangatahi, their whānau and community. The programme empowers rangatahi (13-24 years old) to: build identity and confidence understand oranga principles and values grow knowledge to increase positive development for safe and healthy lifestyle choices and behaviours Te Piringatahi work with rangatahi who want to change their situation in life, school, home, culture, and their future. Including one to one mentoring, counselling, weekly community programmes, home visits, and practical advice.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other, Smoking cessation, Kaupapa Māori, Pacific People
- Programme Type
Peer support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Pacific People (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Community based support - other, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Face to face smoking cessation, Eating disorders, Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - smoking cessation, Pacific People - smoking cessation, Pacific People - mental health
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals can be made by self/individuals/whānau, Canterbury DHB, general practitioners (GP), health professionals, government organisations or non-government organisations.
Visit https://www.pw.Māori.nz/tepiringatahi/ to make a referral and find out more information.
Description
Te Piringatahi is a kaupapa Māori service that supports rangatahi with their mental wellbeing, substance use and other behaviours that can have an impact on the rangatahi, their whānau and community.
The programme empowers rangatahi (13-24 years old) to:
- build identity and confidence
- understand oranga principles and values
- grow knowledge to increase positive development for safe and healthy lifestyle choices and behaviours
Te Piringatahi work with rangatahi who want to change their situation in life, school, home, culture, and their future. Including one to one mentoring, counselling, weekly community programmes, home visits, and practical advice.
Te Waharoa, is a kaupapa Māori health service based in Waitaha/Christchurch that works with all whānau to achieve wellbeing. Te Waharoa translates literally as the gateway so if you, your whānau, or your workplace want help to achieve better wellness we will do whatever we can to help you. If we can't help you we will put you into contact with someone that can. Our team includes a range of trained and qualified professionals under 3 streams of support: - Māori expertise - Mātanga Māori - Non-clinical - Kaitautoko - Clinical – Kaihaumanu Find out more about Te Waharoa: https://www.tewaharoa.Māori.nz/
Te Waharoa, is a kaupapa Māori health service based in Waitaha/Christchurch that works with all whānau to achieve wellbeing. Te Waharoa translates literally as the gateway so if you, your whānau, or your workplace want help to achieve better wellness we will do whatever we can to help you. If we can't help you we will put you into contact with someone that can. Our team includes a range of trained and qualified professionals under 3 streams of support: - Māori expertise - Mātanga Māori - Non-clinical - Kaitautoko - Clinical – Kaihaumanu Find out more about Te Waharoa: https://www.tewaharoa.Māori.nz/
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - other, Smoking cessation, Kaupapa Māori, Pacific People
- Programme Type
Community based support - other, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Face to face smoking cessation, Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - smoking cessation, Pacific People - mental health
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals can be made by self/individuals/whānau, Canterbury DHB, general practitioners (GP), health professionals, government organisations or non-government organisations.
Visit: https://www.tewaharoa.Māori.nz/copy-of-referral-form
Description
Te Waharoa, is a kaupapa Māori health service based in Waitaha/Christchurch that works with all whānau to achieve wellbeing.
Te Waharoa translates literally as the gateway so if you, your whānau, or your workplace want help to achieve better wellness we will do whatever we can to help you. If we can't help you we will put you into contact with someone that can.
Our team includes a range of trained and qualified professionals under 3 streams of support:
- Māori expertise - Mātanga Māori
- Non-clinical - Kaitautoko
- Clinical – Kaihaumanu
Find out more about Te Waharoa: https://www.tewaharoa.Māori.nz/
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
Public Transport
Bus stops outside all our locations. Central City Bus Interchange close to our main site.
Parking
Manuhiri visitor parking on site.
Website
Contact Details
166 St Asaph Street, Christchurch
Canterbury
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Phone
(03) 379 8001
Email
Website
Freephone 0800 4WHETU ( 0800 494 388)
Level 1, 166 Saint Asaph Street
Christchurch Central
Christchurch
Canterbury 8011
Street Address
Level 1, 166 Saint Asaph Street
Christchurch Central
Christchurch
Canterbury 8011
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This page was last updated at 11:44AM on May 20, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Purapura Whetu - Mental Health & Addiction Services.