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Māori Mental Health | Southern

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Wakari Hospital, Dunedin

Description

Kaupapa driven Māori service for adults and children who are experiencing a significant mental health issue. Southern DHB Māori Mental Health & Addiction Services are delivered by two teams. Te Oranga Tonu Tanga operates out of Wakari Hospital and Te Korowai Hou Ora operates out of Southland Hospital.

Te Oranga Tonu Tanga also provides a Needs Assessment and Service Coordination service.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free, Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

There are no fees for services to public patients if you are lawfully in New Zealand and meet one of the eligibility criteria set by the Ministry of Health. If you do not meet the criteria, you will be required to pay for the full cost of any medical treatment you recieve during your stay.

To check whether you meet the specified eligibility criteria, visit the Ministry of Health website www.moh.govt.nz/eligibility

Hours

Wakari Hospital, Dunedin

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Māori Mental Health

Te Oranga Tonu Tanga (Based at Wakari Hospital) The Southern DHB, Te Oranga Tonu Tanga (a pathway to healing) is a free kaupapa driven Māori service for adults and children providing awhi, manaaki and tautoko to those individuals and whānau who are experiencing a significant mental health issue. A range of services are provided by the Kaioranga Hauora Māori to tangata whaiora (clients). Services are provided for both hospital (for all tangata whaiora who are receiving clinical mental health services within the Southern DHB) and community. Kaioranga Hauora Māori descends from a variety of iwi (tribal affiliations) offering an extensive in-depth understanding of each rohe (area) from where they come from. Kaioranga Hauora Māori have expert knowledge of tikanga Māori, life experience, clinical expertise within mental health and most importantly a passion about supporting Māori on their journey to recovery and in sustaining a healthy lifestyle. The service also has access to kaumātua to help guide and support the Kaioranga Hauora Māori in their practice as well as provide guidance and support to the tangata whaiora and their whānau. The Kaioranga Hauora Māori functions like all other clinicians within the mental health service. They attend multi-disciplinary team meetings within their individual liaison areas and their own multidisciplinary meeting where clinical and cultural assessments are conducted and discussed. Whakamanatia ngā moemoea ngā wawata me ngā tumanako ngā tipuna o nehe rā. To restore the dreams, aspirations and hopes of our ancestors past and present. Te Korowai Hou Ora - The Cloak of New Life (Based at Southland Hospital) Te Korowai Hou Ora is a Māori mental health service for adults and children experiencing a significant mental health issue requiring secondary care intervention. The aim of Te Korowai Hou Ora is to provide tangata whaiora and their whānau quality service based on the values of tika, pono and aroha that meet their needs on their journey to wellness. Te Korowai Hou Ora recognises that wellness can only be achieved through collaboration, understanding and dedication. A range of services are provided to tangata whaiora and their whānau by the Te Korowai Hou Ora team. The services are primarily hospital based. The team comprises of Māori staff from iwi and hapu across Aotearoa. Staff have knowledge of tikanga Māori, life experience, clinical expertise with mental health issues and most importantly a passion for supporting tangata whaiora and their whānau on their recovery pathway. Te Korowai Hou Ora services are available for all tangata whaiora who are receiving clinical mental health services within the Southern DHB. The cultural workers and registered nurse function like all other clinicians within the mental health service. They attend multi-disciplinary clinical team meetings providing clinical treatment, conduct cultural assessments and support tangata whaiora through the recovery process. Ki te kāhore he whakakitenga ka ngaro te Iwi Without foresight or vision the people will be lost

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Waitaki, Central Lakes, Southland, Dunedin - South Otago

Age Groups

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

Referral Types

GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Te Oranga Tonu Tanga Referrals:

Referrals received through self-referral, GP, Mental Health Services and Māori Health Providers.  If you are a current (SDHB) Mental Health service user, you can request through either your Psychiatrist or Key Worker to be referred to our service. There is an expectation that you are currently receiving support from a registered mental health professional and that you meet the criteria for entry into the service.

You can request a referral form from Te Oranga Tonu Tanga.

Once we have received your referral a Kaioranga Hauora Māori  will contact you to arrange a suitable time and place for your first meeting.

During this meeting there will be a time for whakawhānaungatanga (relationship building) to take place and to kōrero about what services we can provide and what your current needs may be. You can if you wish bring along whānau members and/or support people to the meeting.

Me mahi tahi tātou.

Te Korowai Hou Ora Referrals:

To be referred to Te Korowai Hou Ora you must be a current mental health service user or are being assessed by the mental health service at Southland Hospital.  You may request  support from Te Korowai Hou Ora at any time through your Psychiatrist or Key Worker.

Once we have received your referral a Cultural Worker or Māori Mental Health Nurse will contact you to arrange a suitable time and place for your first meeting.  During this meeting there will be time for whakawhānaungatanga (relationship building) to take place and to kōrero about what your current needs may be and what services we can provide.  We warmly invite whānau and / or support people to attend any mental health hui with you.

Description

Te Oranga Tonu Tanga (Based at Wakari Hospital)

The Southern DHB, Te Oranga Tonu Tanga (a pathway to healing) is a free kaupapa driven Māori service for adults and children providing awhi, manaaki and tautoko to those individuals and whānau who are experiencing a significant mental health issue.

A range of services are provided by the Kaioranga Hauora Māori to tangata whaiora (clients).  Services are provided for both hospital (for all tangata whaiora who are receiving clinical mental health services within the Southern DHB) and community.  

Kaioranga Hauora Māori descends from a variety of iwi (tribal affiliations) offering an extensive in-depth understanding of each rohe (area) from where they come from.  Kaioranga Hauora Māori have expert knowledge of tikanga Māori, life experience, clinical expertise within mental health and most importantly a passion about supporting Māori on their journey to recovery and in sustaining a healthy lifestyle.  The service also has access to kaumātua to help guide and support the Kaioranga Hauora Māori in their practice as well as provide guidance and support to the tangata whaiora and their whānau.

The Kaioranga Hauora Māori functions like all other clinicians within the mental health service.  They attend multi-disciplinary team meetings within their individual liaison areas and their own multidisciplinary meeting where clinical and cultural assessments are conducted and discussed.

Whakamanatia  ngā moemoea  ngā wawata  me ngā tumanako ngā tipuna o nehe rā.
To restore the dreams, aspirations and hopes of our ancestors past and present.

 

Te Korowai Hou Ora - The Cloak of New Life (Based at Southland Hospital)

Te Korowai Hou Ora is a Māori mental health service for adults and children experiencing a significant mental health issue requiring secondary care intervention.  The aim of Te Korowai Hou Ora is to provide tangata whaiora and their whānau quality service based on the values of tika, pono and aroha that meet their needs on their journey to wellness.  Te Korowai Hou Ora recognises that wellness can only be achieved through collaboration, understanding and dedication.

A range of services are provided to tangata whaiora and their whānau by the Te Korowai Hou Ora team.  The services are primarily hospital based.  The team comprises of Māori staff  from iwi and hapu across Aotearoa.  Staff have knowledge of tikanga Māori, life experience, clinical expertise with mental health issues and most importantly a passion for supporting tangata whaiora and their whānau on their recovery pathway.  Te Korowai Hou Ora services are available for all tangata whaiora who are receiving clinical mental health services within the Southern DHB.

The cultural workers and registered nurse function like all other clinicians within the mental health service.  They attend multi-disciplinary clinical team meetings providing clinical treatment, conduct cultural assessments and support tangata whaiora through the recovery process.

Ki te kāhore he whakakitenga ka ngaro te Iwi
Without foresight or vision the people will be lost

Kaituitui – Needs Assessment & Service Co-ordination (NASC)

Needs assessment is a process of identifying what supports you require to live a fulfilling life in the community. Assessments are completed in partnership with your Southern DHB MHAID Service key worker and the support people of your choice. Needs assessment aims to identify your areas of need and provide a coordinated approach to accessing the necessary support services Service coordination is the process of agreeing on the best mix of services to support you in your current situation. Location: Wakari Hospital

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Waitaki, Central Lakes, Southland, Dunedin - South Otago

Age Groups

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

Referral Types

GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Referrals are received from Southern DHB Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Services, GPs, other mental health and addiction providers and NGOs.

The teams are willing to informally discuss referral at any time prior to a formal referral.

Eligibility criteria:

  • If you have a mental health diagnosis and/or alcohol and drug-related disability.
  • You are in a situation that requires a support service and is serious enough to warrant additional services.
  • You live in the catchment area of the Southern DHB MHAID Service, which includes Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, Wanaka, Alexandra, Te Anau, Gore, Waitaki and Clutha.
  • You may require ongoing support for a period of six months or more.
Description

Needs assessment is a process of identifying what supports you require to live a fulfilling life in the community. Assessments are completed in partnership with your Southern DHB MHAID Service key worker and the support people of your choice. Needs assessment aims to identify your areas of need and provide a coordinated approach to accessing the necessary support services

Service coordination is the process of agreeing on the best mix of services to support you in your current situation.

Location:

Wakari Hospital

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly

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Wakari Hospital, Dunedin

Dunedin - South Otago

Te Oranga Tonu Tanga is situated at Te Taiahoaho on the Wakari hospital site.

Te Taiahoaho
Wakari Hospital
369 Taieri Road
Halfway Bush
Dunedin 9010

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Te Taiahoaho
Wakari Hospital
369 Taieri Road
Halfway Bush
Dunedin 9010

Postal Address

371 Taieri Road
Halfway Bush
Dunedin 9010

This page was last updated at 11:11AM on April 28, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Māori Mental Health | Southern.