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WALSH trust (West Auckland Living Skills Trust)
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Description
West Auckland Living Skills Home Trust (WALSHtrust) is a non-government organisation providing a range of housing and recovery and community mental health services located in Henderson, West Auckland. More
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 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), Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Our professional team of employment specialists will support each individual using a partnership approach to pursue their employment goals for as long as it takes; this is not sheltered work, nor work preparation, but 'real jobs for real pay'.
Our professional team of employment specialists will support each individual using a partnership approach to pursue their employment goals for as long as it takes; this is not sheltered work, nor work preparation, but 'real jobs for real pay'.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Supported employment
- Regions
East Auckland, South Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
The Supported Employment service is for job seekers who have been referred to EmploymentWorks! from WINZ or self-referral.
Description
Our professional team of employment specialists will support each individual using a partnership approach to pursue their employment goals for as long as it takes; this is not sheltered work, nor work preparation, but 'real jobs for real pay'.
Te Whare Rata ('the house of wisdom') currently provides five beds for older people who require short term support with their mental health. There is a sixth bed used for respite for older persons only. How long people stay at Te Whare Rata is based upon a person's support needs assessment. To date, people have stayed on average between three weeks and four months. Five full-time and four part-time staff are employed at Te Whare Rata, (including registered professionals). Services are offered 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
Te Whare Rata ('the house of wisdom') currently provides five beds for older people who require short term support with their mental health. There is a sixth bed used for respite for older persons only. How long people stay at Te Whare Rata is based upon a person's support needs assessment. To date, people have stayed on average between three weeks and four months. Five full-time and four part-time staff are employed at Te Whare Rata, (including registered professionals). Services are offered 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Respite, Supported housing
- Regions
North Auckland, West Auckland
- Age Groups
Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals for Te Whare Rata are received from either the community or from Ward 12 North Shore Hospital, WDHB Mental Health Service for Older Adults.
Description
Te Whare Rata ('the house of wisdom') currently provides five beds for older people who require short term support with their mental health. There is a sixth bed used for respite for older persons only.
How long people stay at Te Whare Rata is based upon a person's support needs assessment. To date, people have stayed on average between three weeks and four months.
Five full-time and four part-time staff are employed at Te Whare Rata, (including registered professionals). Services are offered 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
He Kākano Ora (‘seeds for life’) offers residential respite support for mothers to recover from mental health difficulties between the first trimester of pregnancy through to their baby turning one year of age. We also offer support to families in their homes. At He Kākano Ora we can: Support you with your individual goals Provide mental health support and promote wellness Help you to access appropriate community resources or groups Offer support in caring for your baby as required Assist with pregnancy and birth planning support Liaise and work with your clinical team and other agencies you chose to be involved Maintain your rights and dignity at all times The respite service is staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Our registered health professionals and experienced staff work alongside our mothers in our spacious home in Te Atatu which is well resourced. We provide a relaxing environment that promotes wellness and recovery and fosters attachment between mothers and their babies. We recognize that you drive your own recovery and our approach is based on helping you to identify and utilise your strengths. He Kākano Ora staff will also respect your cultural needs and ensure that you are in a safe environment that you can enjoy. Should you have any further questions or interest in the service we provide please contact the WALSH Trust team on ph. 09 836 1401.
He Kākano Ora (‘seeds for life’) offers residential respite support for mothers to recover from mental health difficulties between the first trimester of pregnancy through to their baby turning one year of age. We also offer support to families in their homes. At He Kākano Ora we can: Support you with your individual goals Provide mental health support and promote wellness Help you to access appropriate community resources or groups Offer support in caring for your baby as required Assist with pregnancy and birth planning support Liaise and work with your clinical team and other agencies you chose to be involved Maintain your rights and dignity at all times The respite service is staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Our registered health professionals and experienced staff work alongside our mothers in our spacious home in Te Atatu which is well resourced. We provide a relaxing environment that promotes wellness and recovery and fosters attachment between mothers and their babies. We recognize that you drive your own recovery and our approach is based on helping you to identify and utilise your strengths. He Kākano Ora staff will also respect your cultural needs and ensure that you are in a safe environment that you can enjoy. Should you have any further questions or interest in the service we provide please contact the WALSH Trust team on ph. 09 836 1401.
- Programme Areas
Maternal mental health or addiction, Mental health
- Programme Type
Maternal counselling and support
- Regions
North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Our referrals come from maternal mental health services in the Waitemata DHB and Auckland DHB areas.
Description
He Kākano Ora (‘seeds for life’) offers residential respite support for mothers to recover from mental health difficulties between the first trimester of pregnancy through to their baby turning one year of age. We also offer support to families in their homes.
At He Kākano Ora we can:
- Support you with your individual goals
- Provide mental health support and promote wellness
- Help you to access appropriate community resources or groups
- Offer support in caring for your baby as required
- Assist with pregnancy and birth planning support
- Liaise and work with your clinical team and other agencies you chose to be involved
- Maintain your rights and dignity at all times
The respite service is staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Our registered health professionals and experienced staff work alongside our mothers in our spacious home in Te Atatu which is well resourced. We provide a relaxing environment that promotes wellness and recovery and fosters attachment between mothers and their babies. We recognize that you drive your own recovery and our approach is based on helping you to identify and utilise your strengths. He Kākano Ora staff will also respect your cultural needs and ensure that you are in a safe environment that you can enjoy.
Should you have any further questions or interest in the service we provide please contact the WALSH Trust team on ph. 09 836 1401.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Public Transport
Within walking distance to Henderson Rail Station.
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Website
Contact Details
8 Hickory Avenue, Henderson, Auckland
West Auckland
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Phone
(09) 837 5240
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Fax
(09) 836 6341
Email
Website
Street Address
8 Hickory Avenue
Henderson
Auckland 0612
Postal Address
PO Box 21865
Henderson
Auckland 0650
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This page was last updated at 2:04PM on March 12, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by WALSH trust (West Auckland Living Skills Trust).