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Yellow Brick Road - Waikato

Mental Health Service

Today

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Description

We provide support to families/whānau when they have a loved one experiencing mental health challenges.
We provide education about mental health illnesses, how to support your loved one, and how to look after yourself.
We help families/whānau navigate the health system and advocate for themselves and their loved one.

Ages

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

All our services are free and completely confidential.

Hours

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

However, it is best to phone for an appointment. Family workers cover a large area and may not be available at the offices at all times.

One evening a week, family workers are available by appointment.

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

Programmes

Family/Whānau Support

Yellow Brick Road offers free mental health and addiction support to family whānau supporting a loved one with mental illness. Our service provides education, information, advocacy, workshops, support groups, face to face / telephone support, a website, as well as supporting workforce development. Note we have a Family Facilitator who works within the Henry Rongomau Bennett Inpatient Unit at the Waikato Hospital. This staff member can be contacted on our 0800 555 434.

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support

Regions

Waikato

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

If you would like more information, or you’re not sure and would just like to talk to someone, contact one of our friendly support staff.

Note we have a Family Facilitator who works within the Henry Rongomau Bennett Inpatient Unit at the Waikato Hospital. This staff member can be contacted on our 0800 555 434.

Description

Yellow Brick Road offers free mental health and addiction support to family whānau supporting a loved one with mental illness. Our service provides education, information, advocacy, workshops, support groups, face to face / telephone support, a website, as well as supporting workforce development.

Note we have a Family Facilitator who works within the Henry Rongomau Bennett Inpatient Unit at the Waikato Hospital. This staff member can be contacted on our 0800 555 434.

Support Groups

Hamilton: FACTS (Family and Caregiver Training and Support) A 6 week programme for families affected by BPD (borderline personality disorder) or Emotion Dysregulation covering topics such as self-care, mindfulness, mentalisation, validation and problem-solving. Date: as required. Venue: YBR Waikato office, Habitat House, 422 Te Rapa Road, Te Rapa waikato.office@yellowbrickroad.org.nz Hamilton & Tokoroa: Loss & Grief Programme of 4 workshops about rebuilding your life after changes in your family’s life because of mental illness. Date: as required. Venue: YBR Waikato office, Habitat House, 422 Te Rapa Road, Te Rapa or TCOSS offices, St Mark's Community House, 83 Bridge Street, Tokoroa waikato.office@yellowbrickroad.org.nz Hamilton & Tokoroa: WAVES A grief education programme for adults bereaved by suicide that is research-based and combines education, group discussion, and support. Date: as required. Venue: YBR Waikato office, Habitat House, 422 Te Rapa Road, Te Rapa or TCOSS offices, St Mark's Community House, 83 Bridge Street, Tokoroa waikato.office@yellowbrickroad.org.nz Tokoroa: ProActive Whānau Meetings Support group with speakers. waikato.office@yellowbrickroad.org.nz

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support

Regions

Waikato

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Please contact us for more details.

Description

Hamilton: FACTS (Family and Caregiver Training and Support)
A 6 week programme for families affected by BPD (borderline personality disorder) or Emotion Dysregulation covering topics such as self-care, mindfulness, mentalisation, validation and problem-solving.
Date: as required.
Venue: YBR Waikato office, Habitat House, 422 Te Rapa Road, Te Rapa
waikato.office@yellowbrickroad.org.nz

Hamilton & Tokoroa: Loss & Grief
Programme of 4 workshops about rebuilding your life after changes in your family’s life because of mental illness.
Date: as required.
Venue: YBR Waikato office, Habitat House, 422 Te Rapa Road, Te Rapa or TCOSS offices, St Mark's Community House, 83 Bridge Street, Tokoroa
waikato.office@yellowbrickroad.org.nz

Hamilton & Tokoroa: WAVES
A grief education programme for adults bereaved by suicide that is research-based and combines education, group discussion, and support.
Date: as required.
Venue: YBR Waikato office, Habitat House, 422 Te Rapa Road, Te Rapa or TCOSS offices, St Mark's Community House, 83 Bridge Street, Tokoroa
waikato.office@yellowbrickroad.org.nz 

Tokoroa: ProActive Whānau Meetings
Support group with speakers.
waikato.office@yellowbrickroad.org.nz

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone

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This page was last updated at 2:04PM on September 24, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Yellow Brick Road - Waikato.