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Mapu Maia (Pasifika Gambling Support Services)
Mental Health & Addictions Service, Pasifika
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Description
Mapu Maia is a Pasifika Gambling Support Service providing a dedicated, culturally appropriate service for Pasifika.
We offer free and confidential services.
Our team of professional counsellors and health promoters work with you and your family. We can provide support in English, Samoan and Tongan languages.
Programmes
Talatalanoa – Counselling
- Programme Areas
Crisis / acute, Self help/ helpline, Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other, Pacific Island people
- Programme Type
Helpline / self-help - gambling, Pacific Island people (AOD), Intake / assessment, Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Community based support - gambling, Venue exclusion for problem gamblers, Pacific Island people - gambling & other addictions, Community based support - other, Training - other addictions
- Regions
Wellington, North Auckland, East Auckland, Canterbury, Central Auckland, MidCentral, West Auckland, South Auckland
- Age Groups
Youth / rangatahi, Adult / pakeke, Older adult / kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Need help? Call 0800 21 21 22 or email help@mapumaia.nz
Text 3022 or visit our website www.mapumaia.nz
Description
At Mapu Maia, we aim to provide services that are accessible to Pacific peoples. We deliver Talatalanoa in English, Samoan, Tokelauan and Tongan. We can also provide services in the…
Freephone - 0800 21 21 22
- Programme Areas
Crisis / acute, Self help/ helpline, Mental health, Addictions - other, Pacific Island people
- Programme Type
Helpline / self-help - gambling, Intake / assessment, Community based support - gambling, Venue exclusion for problem gamblers, Pacific Island people - gambling & other addictions, Training - other addictions
- Regions
Wellington, West Coast, Canterbury, South Canterbury, Dunedin - South Otago, North Auckland, East Auckland, Central Lakes, Central Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, MidCentral, West Auckland, Wairarapa, South Auckland, Hutt
- Age Groups
Youth / rangatahi, Adult / pakeke, Older adult / kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Freephone: 0800 21 21 22
Email: help@mapumaia.nz
Text: 3022
www.mapumaia.nz
Description
Free, professional and confidential help - it's only a phone call or email away
If you are concerned about your own gambling or someone else’s gambling, we can help.
People…
Multi Venue Exclusion
- Programme Areas
Addictions - other, Pacific Island people
- Programme Type
Venue exclusion for problem gamblers, Pacific Island people - gambling & other addictions
- Regions
Wellington, North Auckland, East Auckland, Canterbury, Central Auckland, MidCentral, West Auckland, South Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / pakeke, Older adult / kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Need help? Call 0800 21 21 22.
Description
Our organisation can act on behalf of a gambler to request that a gambling provider prevents that person from entering their venue.
Public Health
- Programme Areas
Self help/ helpline, Addictions - other, Pacific Island people
- Programme Type
Helpline / self-help - gambling, Community based support - gambling, Venue exclusion for problem gamblers, Pacific Island people - gambling & other addictions, Community based support - other, Training - other addictions
- Age Groups
Youth / rangatahi, Adult / pakeke, Older adult / kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Email: help@mapumaia.nz
0800 21 21 22
Text: 3022
website: www.mapumaia.nz
Description
Our public health service provides free education and presentations to community organisations, social services, government departments, Corrections and so on. You’ll also find our staff at various community events in…
Staff
Mapu Maia is made up qualified Pacific practitioners who deliver clinical interventions and educational presentations that are appropriate to the needs of Pacific communities. In addition, the team works collaboratively with community agencies and social services to assist workforce development for staff and support Pacific families in need.
Charges
Our counselling services are free, professional and confidential. We are funded by the Ministry of Health through the gambling levy, to work with all people who are affected by gambling.
This includes friends, family, work colleagues, employers, and anyone affected by someone else's gambling.
Our public health service offers free presentations and workshops for community and professional groups.
Donations are welcome. We are a registered charity.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Mapu Maia can be contacted during these hours, via 0800 21 21 22 or email help@mapumaia.nz
or Text on 3022 or visit our website on www.mapumaia.nz
Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (25 Oct), Waitangi Day (Observed 7/2/22) (7 Feb), Good Friday (15 Apr), Easter Sunday (17 Apr), Easter Monday (18 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (6 Jun).
Languages Spoken
English, Samoan, Tongan
Document Downloads
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Referral Form
(PARTIAL, 372.7 KB)
A referral form is attached if required. This referral form provides us with information about the client and details of the referring agency.
Otherwise appointments can be made by phoning 0800 21 21 22
Parking
Instructions on parking and how to find us will be given to you upon confirmation of your counselling appointment.
Website
Contact Details
145 St George Street, Papatoetoe, Auckland
South Auckland
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Phone
0800 21 21 22
Email
Website
Youthline Manukau
145 Saint George Street
Papatoetoe
Auckland 2025
Street Address
Youthline Manukau
145 Saint George Street
Papatoetoe
Auckland 2025
Postal Address
PO Box 8021
Symonds Street
Auckland 1150
128 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland
Central Auckland
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Phone
0800 21 21 22
Email
Website
Levin Community Hub, Bristol Street, Levin
MidCentral
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Phone
0800 21 21 22
Email
Website
16 Hagley Street, Porirua City Centre, Porirua
Wellington
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Phone
0800 21 21 22
Email
Website
Eastgate Mall, Buckleys Road, Linwood, Christchurch
Canterbury
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Phone
0800 21 21 22
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 4:11PM on October 6, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Mapu Maia (Pasifika Gambling Support Services).