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Description
Real believes mental wellness and wellbeing are possible for every young person. We support young people to build life skills, resilience and strong connections with their family and whānau, friends and communities.
Staff
Our team includes local psychologists, social workers, registered nurses, counsellors and youth workers who actively engage with young people in environments familiar to them. We believe in the positive power of friendship as a means to support young people to realise their potential.
Ages
Youth / Rangatahi, Child / Tamariki
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Free
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 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
Across the Lakes District, Real supports young people aged 12-19 and their families to build their ability to cope with life challenges and make positive decisions. We have bases in Rotorua and Taupō, and work in community hubs in Reporoa, Mangakino and Tūrangi. We work closely with schools and health centres to support young people to: deal with things that are causing distress learn ways to continue dealing with intense emotions, social stressors and other things that ‘get in the way’ of day-to-day life – or reaching their potential build confidence, resilience and self-esteem strengthen their relationships with family, whānau, peers and their communities avoid disruption to achieving at school, work or in other important areas of life.
Across the Lakes District, Real supports young people aged 12-19 and their families to build their ability to cope with life challenges and make positive decisions. We have bases in Rotorua and Taupō, and work in community hubs in Reporoa, Mangakino and Tūrangi. We work closely with schools and health centres to support young people to: deal with things that are causing distress learn ways to continue dealing with intense emotions, social stressors and other things that ‘get in the way’ of day-to-day life – or reaching their potential build confidence, resilience and self-esteem strengthen their relationships with family, whānau, peers and their communities avoid disruption to achieving at school, work or in other important areas of life.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health, Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
Lakes
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals can come from self-referrals, whānau, GP, school, friends.
Here are some ways to connect with our Real Lakes team –
At school: be put in contact with Real through your school's guidance counsellors.
Health clinic: a doctor or a nurse at health clinics in the region can help you access Real services.
Rotovegas in Rotorua and Anamata CAFE in Taupō: talk to the teams who can put young people in contact with us.
Real’s youth workers: kōrero mai with one of our youth workers who are available to provide support. Call us on 07 348 2944 (Rotorua) or 07 905 5060 (Taupō).
Description
Across the Lakes District, Real supports young people aged 12-19 and their families to build their ability to cope with life challenges and make positive decisions.
We have bases in Rotorua and Taupō, and work in community hubs in Reporoa, Mangakino and Tūrangi. We work closely with schools and health centres to support young people to:
- deal with things that are causing distress
- learn ways to continue dealing with intense emotions, social stressors and other things that ‘get in the way’ of day-to-day life – or reaching their potential
- build confidence, resilience and self-esteem
- strengthen their relationships with family, whānau, peers and their communities
- avoid disruption to achieving at school, work or in other important areas of life.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Website
Contact Details
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This page was last updated at 9:18AM on April 12, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Real Youth Services - Lakes.