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Te Rauawa O te Waka Hauora Hinengaro (Māori Mental Health) | West Coast

Mental Health Service, Addiction

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Description

Te Rauawa o te Waka Hinengaro Hauora work with whānau/family to manaaki/support their journey to wellness using tikanga/customary Māori health models of care.

Staff

Staffing is 4 Pukenga Tiaki and 1 Kaiarahi

Ages

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

How do I access this service?

Referral

All referrals to the Māori Mental Health service come via the Community Mental Health Teams.
The Tangata Whaiora will have a Community Mental Health case manager.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply.

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

For urgent assistance outside these hours, contact the West Coast Central Crisis Response team on 0800 757 678.

Public Holidays: Closed Westland Anniversary (2 Dec), Buller Anniversary (3 Feb), 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

Te Rauawa o te Waka Hinengaro Hauora (Māori Mental Health Services)

Te Rauawa o te Waka Hinengaro Hauora work with whānau/family and staff to manaaki, awhi and tautoko the tangata whaiora on their journey to wellness. Te Rauawa o te Waka Hinengaro Hauora is based in the Greymouth Community Mental Health unit. Our service consists of a Kaiarahi / Māori Mental Health Manager and 4 Pukenga Tiaki covering the three areas Southern, Central and Northern districts. Their role is varied and involves having a wealth of knowledge from a practical and Tikanga perspective.

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

West Coast

Age Groups

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

Referral Types

DHB clinical services

Referral Process

All West Coast DHB mental health clients who identify as Māori are eligible to receive Māori Mental Health services.

Description

Te Rauawa o te Waka Hinengaro Hauora work with whānau/family and staff to manaaki, awhi and tautoko the tangata whaiora on their journey to wellness.

Te Rauawa o te Waka Hinengaro Hauora is based in the Greymouth Community Mental Health unit. Our service consists of a Kaiarahi / Māori Mental Health Manager and 4 Pukenga Tiaki covering the three areas Southern, Central and Northern districts. Their role is varied and involves having a wealth of knowledge from a  practical and Tikanga perspective. 

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi

Public Transport

St John runs two rural shuttle services from Monday - Friday. St John do not charge a fee for this services, however they do accept donations to help cover costs.

For more information on transport, parking, maps and directions:

Parking

Parking is FREE at Te Nikau Grey Hospital and Buller Health.

Contact Details

This page was last updated at 1:54PM on August 5, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Rauawa O te Waka Hauora Hinengaro (Māori Mental Health) | West Coast.