Whitiki Maurea is Waitemata District Health Board’s Maori Mental Health Service. It consists of two teams:
- MOKO Services
- Te Atea Marino
Whitiki Maurea is committed to the kaupapa of healing for Maori by weaving together Maori healing practices and Western clinical practice, thereby providing Maori Tangata Whaiora and their whanau with the best possible health outcomes. Whanau centred therapy is the driving force for Whitiki Maurea and a marae-focused, wairua-driven service is the ultimate objective. The service is guided by the following documents:
- Te Pu O Te Wai Awhina – Maori Health Strategy (Waitemata DHB)
- Te Puawaitanga – Maori Mental Health National Strategic Framework (Ministry of Health, 2002)
- Korowai Oranga (Ministry of Health).
MOKO: Maori Mental Health Team
Based on the North Shore and in Waitakere City, MOKO provides both cultural and clinical services to Maori service users living in the Waitemata DHB area. It also works with Pacific Mental Health Services and District Mental Health Services to ensure that Maori Tangata Whaiora needs are met. Access to MOKO is via direct referral or via other Waitemata DHB mental health services.
Te Atea Marino: Maori Alcohol and Drug Regional Team
The Te Atea Marino regional Maori Alcohol and Drug Team provides a range of services to Maori Tangata Whaiora and their whanau throughout the Auckland metropolitan area. Te Atea Marino also works alongside Community Alcohol and Drug Services Auckland (CADS) to ensure that Maori Tangata Whaiora needs are met. Access to Te Atea Marino is via direct referral or via CADS teams.