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Mapu Maia (Pasifika Gambling Support Services)
Mental Health & Addictions Service
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Description
Mapu Maia is a Pasifika Gambling Support Service providing a dedicated, culturally appropriate service for Pasifika.
Mapu Maia is part of the PGF Group (formerly Problem Gambling Foundation).
Programmes
Talatalanoa – Counselling
- Programme Areas
Addictions - other, Pacific Island people
- Programme Type
Community based support - gambling, Pacific Island people - gambling & other addictions
- Regions
Wellington, North Auckland, East Auckland, Canterbury, Central Auckland, MidCentral, West Auckland, South Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult, Older adult
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Need help? Call 0800 21 21 22.
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…
MoreFreephone - 0800 21 21 22
- Programme Areas
Self help/ helpline, Addictions - other, Pacific Island people
- Programme Type
Helpline / self-help - gambling, Pacific Island people - gambling & other addictions
- Regions
All of New Zealand
- Age Groups
Adult, Older adult
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
Freephone: 0800 21 21 22
Email: help@pgf.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, Older adult
- 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
Addictions - other, Pacific Island people
- Programme Type
Pacific Island people - gambling & other addictions, Training - other addictions
- Age Groups
Adult
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…
MoreHours
| 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.
Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English, Samoan, Tongan
Fees
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.
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.
Parking
Instructions on parking and how to find us will be given to you upon confirmation of your counselling appointment.
Website
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
Contact Details
145 St George Street, Papatoetoe, Auckland
South Auckland
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
Phone
0800 21 21 22
Email
Website
16 Hagley Street, Porirua City Centre, Porirua
Wellington
Phone
0800 21 21 22
Email
Website
Eastgate Shopping Centre, Linwood, Christchurch
Canterbury
Phone
0800 21 21 22
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 1:47PM on October 10, 2019. This information is reviewed and edited by Mapu Maia (Pasifika Gambling Support Services).