Te Roopu Whititora - Adult Kaupapa Maori Mental Health Service

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Northland

Age Groups

Adult / pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

If your symptoms are severe and you are having difficulties functioning in your everyday life, you can be referred directly to our team.  If your problem is very urgent, you will be seen the same day you are referred, walk-ins are welcomed.

People accessing NDHB Mental Health and Addiction Services are welcome to bring family/whanau, and/or other support people, or an advocate with them.

Regular referrers to Mental Health and Addiction Services, such as General Practitioners, receive accurate and useful information and regular liaison contact from Mental Health and Addiction Services. 

Description

We are a specialist Kaupapa Maori service for Maori, between the ages of 18 to 65 years, who are experiencing symptoms suggestive of psychosis or schizophrenia.  We are culturally and clinically responsive to the needs of Whaiora and their Whanau through the stages of their journey.  If you or your Whanau are worried about your safety or their safety, our service can be contacted directly.