Peer Support Services

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support

Regions

Canterbury

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Peer Support is for anyone who is struggling with mental illness. People can self-refer, be referred by SMHS, their GP or other community services.

See here for access information and referral forms.

Description

Peer Support Service supports people, through shared experience, to make sense of what is happening for them and how they want to move forward. A Peer Supporter can meet regularly with a person face to face or support can be given over the phone, which means we’re able to offer peer support services all across Christchurch and Canterbury.

Percival House service is a Peer Support service which provides group and/or individual support for people experiencing mental health issues in North Canterbury.

Peer Health Coaching helps a client identify ways to improve their own health and well being and provides short term coaching and support. Peer health coaches work with a person on a specific health related goal over 6 sessions (plus a pre and post meeting). Coaching activities promote successful outcomes through motivational interviewing and attention to strengths, needs and goals.