Mapu Maia (Pasifika Gambling Support Services)

Public Health

Programme Areas

Self help/ helpline, Addictions - other, Pacific People

Programme Type

Helpline / self-help - gambling, Community based support - gambling, Venue exclusion for problem gamblers, Pacific 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

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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 the Auckland and Wellington regions, supporting a variety of health and social issues i.e. Mental Health Week.

Raising awareness about addictions, mental health and gambling harm is important within our Pacific community, and our team is committed to achieving healthy families and building resilience in communities.