Programme Areas

Kaupapa Māori, Mental health

Programme Type

Counselling and support, Kaupapa Māori mental health, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support

Regions

MidCentral

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

We accept self, whānau, GP, Hospital and other agency referrals. Please contact us directly to find out more.

Description

This service operates 5 days per week and is based in Dannevirke.  A pickup service is offered 2 days per week for whānau in Pahiatua, Eketāhuna, and Woodville.

The service provides a structured activity programme with general life skills offered to tāngata whaiora in the Tararua area.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol, Gambling harm, Kaupapa Māori, Other addictions

Programme Type

Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Gambling harm counselling, Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction, Kaupapa Māori gambling harm, Maternal alcohol & drug addiction, Other addictions counselling and support, Peer support (alcohol or drug), Venue exclusion for problem gamblers

Regions

MidCentral

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

We accept self, whānau, GP, Hospital and other agency referrals. Please contact us directly to find out more.

Description

We will:

• work with you to provide Kaupapa Māori community based alcohol & drug support, assessment, counselling, and screening for gambling issues
• refer onto other services as appropriate
• offer peer & group support and advocate on your behalf

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol, Gambling harm, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction, Kaupapa Māori gambling harm, Maternal alcohol & drug addiction, Peer support (alcohol or drug)

Regions

MidCentral

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, Corrections

Referral Process

We accept self, Ministry of Social Development/Department of Corrections and referrals from other appropriate agencies. Please contact us directly to find out more.

Description

This service assists offenders to access a range of support services related to community living such as education, vocational and social, as well as alcohol and drug rehabilitation services.
Emphasis is placed on integration into the community and access to community based rehabilitation options such as specialist or cultural assessment and social work.

Programme Areas

Crisis / acute, Kaupapa Māori, Maternal mental health or addiction, Mental health, Other addictions

Programme Type

Counselling and support, Intake / assessment, Kaupapa Māori mental health, Maternal counselling and support, Other addictions counselling and support, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Supported employment

Regions

MidCentral

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

We accept self, whānau, GP, Hospital and other agency referrals. Please contact us directly to find out more.

Description

We are here to support Tāngata Whaiora to live productive lives in their own home and surrounds.
During times of acute illness and stress, they are supported to regain and maintain a level of wellness that allows them to live active lives within their community.

This service can:

·       Assist Tāngata Whaiora in reaching an optimum level of wellness
·       Provide a holistic approach to wellbeing using Māori Health Models e.g. Te Whare Tapa Whā
·       Support Tāngata Whaiora in addressing their cultural, spiritual, social psychological and physical needs
·       Develop services appropriate to the needs of Tāngata Whaiora and their whānau
·       Advocate for and access services appropriate to the needs of Tāngata Whaiora

Programme Areas

Kaupapa Māori, Pasifika, Stop smoking

Programme Type

Kaupapa Māori stop smoking, Maternal stop smoking, Pasifika stop smoking, Stop smoking support

Regions

MidCentral

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Call: 0800 40 50 11 or email: toam@tewakahuia.org.nz.

Description

Our Mātanga (Smokefree Wellness Coaches) work one on one with whānau who want to give up smoking. We cover the Tararua area but the service also extends to the Manawatū and Horowhenua/Kapiti regions. We also have clinics within the DHB for whānau as well as hospital services to identify those wishing to quit and wanting support.

See here for more information on TOAM Stop Smoking Services.