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Otago Mental Health Support Trust
Mental Health & Addictions Service
Description
Otago Mental Health Support Trust provides peer support, advocacy & information for people affected by mental distress. We will walk alongside you.
We will listen to you and hear what you say. We do not need to know a diagnosis, if you have one, and we are here for families, whānau and friends too.
Our service is free, confidential, independent and needs no referral.
If you are suffering mental distress and would like support please get in touch. You can call us Toll free on 0800 364462.
Programmes
Advocacy
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support
- Regions
Dunedin - South Otago
- Age Groups
Adult / pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Our service is free, confidential, independent and needs no referral. However, referrals can be made from any organisation, with the individual's consent.
To find out more call us on 0800…
Description
Advocacy is about supporting you to get your voice heard and working through issues that you may encounter with mental health services or organisations such as WINZ.
Peer Support
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support
- Regions
Dunedin - South Otago, Waitaki
- Age Groups
Adult / pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Our service is free, confidential, independent and needs no referral. However, referrals can be made from any organisation, with the individual's consent.
To find out more call us on 0800…
Description
Our peer support is based on the Intentional Peer Support (IPS) model and is mostly one on one peer support. We also run a women’s group every Wednesday, and a…
Information & Education
- Programme Areas
Self help/ helpline, Mental health
- Programme Type
Helpline / self-help - mental health
- Regions
Dunedin - South Otago
- Age Groups
Adult / pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
To find out more call us on 0800 364 462.
Description
We have information on support services, medication and research on mental health issues.
You can make use of our free library.
Our friendly staff can help you find the information…
Charges
No fees apply
Hours
Our office times vary as staff are often working out in the community. It is best to ring in advance to ensure that someone is in the office.
Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
Website
Contact Details
Dunedin Community House, Moray Place, Dunedin
Dunedin - South Otago
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Phone
(03) 477 2598
Email
Website
Toll free: 0800 364 462
1st Floor, Community House
301 Moray Place
Corner of Moray Place and Great King Street
Dunedin
OTA 9016
Street Address
1st Floor, Community House
301 Moray Place
Corner of Moray Place and Great King Street
Dunedin
OTA 9016
Postal Address
PO Box 5021
Dunedin 9058
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This page was last updated at 2:16PM on August 19, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Otago Mental Health Support Trust.