Family and Whānau Fieldworker Service

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Families are important. We encourage family members to contact us, and/or for services to refer families and whānau to Family Link for support, education and advocacy. Referrals to our services can be made by anyone including:

• Self referrals
• Hospital services
• Community services
• Doctors
• Schools

Give us a call on: 07 577 1457, or fill out our referral form and email it to us.

Description

We have three Family and Whānau Fieldworkers who provide support, education and advocacy. Confidentiality is guaranteed and the Fieldworkers are available to meet with you either at our offices at the Historic Village, or at a place of your choosing e.g. a cafeteria or your home.

Our Fieldworkers facilitate educational workshops and support groups.

We provide assistance, where appropriate, to identify suitable services to support the best outcome for your family and whānau.

We provide assistance to navigate mental health services.