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Whakamātūtū / Depression Recovery Trust

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Description

Nau mai haere mai ki Whakamātūtū
Welcome to Whakamātūtū
The Depression Recovery Centre


Whakamātūtū is
dedicated to helping you through depression, anxiety, and other forms of mental distress. Our experienced team of mental health professionals will help you build your recovery and restore your wellbeing.
We have a holistic approach, helping you consider all your needs - mind, body, spirit, whānau as you navigate your recovery journey. We will support your recovery over three stages:

  • Preparation - a period of assessment & preparation
  • The programme
  • Ongoing peer support

Staff

Our team includes: GP, Pou Ārahi, Psychiatrist, Social Worker, Therapists, Practice Manager, Art Therapists, Massage Therapists, Music Therapists, Trauma Treatment Specialist, Cooks. Meet the team here

Ages

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Referral

Self-referral: can click here.
Referrers:
click here for useful referral information including inclusion/exclusion criteria, how to make a referral, referral forms etc

Contact us

Please contact us here if you’d like information about our programme and how you can join.

Website / App

Contact us through our website here.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

Find out about possible funding sources here

Hours

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Wellington Anniversary (20 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: Closed 23 Dec — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English, Māori

Programmes

The Programme

The six-week programme is informed by the lived experience of others and based on local and international best practice. We will develop for you a personalised programme of complementary therapeutic treatments and activities including: group therapy art therapy Rongoā Māori medical care music therapy mind-body therapies social work support peer support holistic spa connection with nature relaxation and processing time therapeutic community exercise Read about the benefits of our carefully designed programme here The programme takes place in our specifically designed premises from Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori, Pacific People

Programme Type

Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Pacific People - mental health

Regions

Wellington, Hutt

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Click here for referral information

Description

The six-week programme is informed by the lived experience of others and based on local and international best practice. We will develop for you a personalised programme of complementary therapeutic treatments and activities including:

  • group therapy
  • art therapy
  • Rongoā Māori
  • medical care
  • music therapy
  • mind-body therapies
  • social work support
  • peer support
  • holistic spa
  • connection with nature
  • relaxation and processing time
  • therapeutic community
  • exercise

Read about the benefits of our carefully designed programme here

The programme takes place in our specifically designed premises from Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, More space to move around, Quiet, low sensory environment

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, LGBTQIA+ friendly

Contact Details

Contact us online here

Note: access to the clinic is by appointment only

Level 3, James Smith Building, 63 Cuba Street
Te Aro
Wellington
Wellington 6011

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Street Address

Level 3, James Smith Building, 63 Cuba Street
Te Aro
Wellington
Wellington 6011

This page was last updated at 12:18PM on December 19, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Whakamātūtū / Depression Recovery Trust.