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Te Ara Manapou - Pregnancy and Parenting Support | Hawke's Bay

Public Service, Psychiatry, Mental Health

Today

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Description

Intensive support service for pregnant women or parents with children under three years of age, who are experiencing moderate to severe difficulties with alcohol or drugs.

Te Ara Manapou has an Addiction and Maternal Mental Health arm. Our Addiction side provide support for pregnant mama's and their partners and/or Mama's/Dad's with a baby under the age of three who are struggling with addiction and poorly engaged with other services. Co-ordinate services to work together so whānau needs are best met. We support you to have whānau wellbeing and good outcomes for your tamariki. More

Staff

We are a multidisciplinary team made up social workers, nurses, peer support, alongside a part time psychologist and psychiatrist. 

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply

Hours

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

For urgent mental health support outside of these hours, please contact the Emergency Mental Health Service on 0800 112 334.

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), Hawke's Bay Anniversary (24 Oct), Labour Day (27 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Te Ara Manapou - Pregnancy and Parenting Support

Te Ara Manapou is a non-judgmental intensive support service for pregnant women or parents with children under three years of age, who are experiencing problems with alcohol or drugs. The team provides support to help mums and dads regain control of their lives by: Co-ordinate services to work together so needs are best met Meeting where you feel safe Help pregnant women and families access antenatal care, parenting support, community and health services Help to reach recovery and parenting goals to improve outcomes for children Work to reduce judgement and stigma you might experience from other services Provide education on the effects of alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy and in relation to parenting

Programme Areas

Maternal mental health or addiction

Programme Type

Maternal alcohol or drug addiction

Regions

Hawke's Bay

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Referral can be made by any agency with consent from the parent.

Self-referrals are welcomed by contacting us directly on (06) 873 2111 or freephone 0800 234 556.

This service is for parents who are:

  • Pregnant and/or have children under three years of age
  • Experiencing difficulties with alcohol or other drugs
  • Poorly connected to services
Description

Te Ara Manapou is a non-judgmental intensive support service for pregnant women or parents with children under three years of age, who are experiencing problems with alcohol or drugs.

The team provides support to help mums and dads regain control of their lives by:

  • Co-ordinate services to work together so needs are best met
  • Meeting where you feel safe
  • Help pregnant women and families access antenatal care, parenting support, community and health services
  • Help  to reach recovery and parenting goals to improve outcomes for children
  • Work to reduce judgement and stigma you might experience from other services
  • Provide education on the effects of alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy and in relation to parenting

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi

Public Transport

Hawke's Bay DHB offers free bus free bus transport for outpatients and their caregiver/support person to and from scheduled appointments at Hawke’s Bay Hospital and at Napier Health.

Click here for more information, including bus timetables.

Parking

Te Ara Manapou has its own free parking at the rear of the building

Contact Details

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Freephone: 0800 234 556

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Street Address

409 Queen Street West
Hastings
Hawke's Bay 4122

Postal Address

409 Queen Street West
Hastings
Hawke's Bay 4122

This page was last updated at 11:07AM on March 17, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Ara Manapou - Pregnancy and Parenting Support | Hawke's Bay.