Sahaayta

Mental Health & Addictions Service

Today

Open today 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

Sahaayta’s vision is to enhance the status, health and wellbeing of South Asians through holistic and culturally appropriate services.

Programmes

Counselling & Social Support

Programme Areas: Mental health
Programme Type: Refugee / migrant
Regions: North Auckland, East Auckland, Central Auckland, West Auckland, South Auckland
Age Groups: Child, Youth, Adult, Older adult
Referral Types: Self referral

Referral Process

Description

Whilst we work with people from all cultures, genders and religions, Sahaayta’s primary focus remains the safety well-being of South-Asian migrant and refugee families. We provide culturally appropriate counselling for:

Individuals
Couples
Families
Children
Youth
Elderly

We provide general counselling in Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi, Fiji-Hindi, Tulu, Arabic, Dutch and English with issues relating to:

Migration and settling in
Grief and loss
Anger
Self Esteem
Relationships
Conflict resolution
Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Domestic Violence and Abuse
Trauma
Communication
Parenting

We offer periodical seminars, workshops and groups (not court approved) which can also be run on request for groups of at least 6 people at a reasonable fee. Anger Management Programme, Ahimsa Men's Non Violence Programme, Saveraa Self Esteem Group and Parvarish Parenting Programme can be delivered in a group or individual format. In addition we conduct Sahaara women's group monthly.

We network with and provide information on appropriate community organisations and help with accessing these services (legal services, budgeting, food parcels, specialist services etc).

Hours

Open today 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri	9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
Christmas: Open 21 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan.

Languages Spoken

Arabic, Dutch, English, Fijian Indian, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu

Charges

Our qualified team provides services for anyone who needs it with utmost integrity. Contributions from our clients are essential for us to continue to provide our services. Some charges may apply. We can help you apply for WINZ counselling subsidy if you are eligible. Please discuss possible payment/donation options with your counsellor.