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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 and/or addiction.
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 experiencing mental distress and would like support please get in touch. You can call us toll free on 0800 364 462.
Staff
We have five Intentional Peer Support Workers who provide one-on-one support, advocacy and information for people experiencing mental distress and/or addiction.
We also have a Systemic Advocacy Advisor who works towards addressing and improving ways that mental health and addiction services are delivered at a local, regional and national level.
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Referral
You can self-refer.
You can authorise your healthcare provider to make a referral on your behalf.
Contact us
Email: info@omhst.org.nz
Free Phone: 0800 364 462
Landline: 03 477 2598
Website / App
Our website is: www.omhst.org.nz
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply
Hours
Our office times vary as staff are often working out in the community.
Please phone us or send an email with your enquiry.
Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
Christmas: Closed 21st Dec — 8th Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
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.
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.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Peer support (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Waitaki, 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 364 462.
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.
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 monthly Coffee and Connection group. Peer support relationships are mutual and reciprocal relationships, where staff walk alongside people during their journey and experience with mental distress. It is based on three principles: Hope vs Fear Learning vs Helping Relationship vs Individual These are embodied in 4 tasks: Connection: This is about when someone else “gets it”. The sharing of experiences to learn and explore possible options. Worldview: Helping each other to understand how we’ve come to know what we know. Instead of asking ‘what’s wrong,’ we ask ‘what happened?’ Mutuality: Redefining help as a co-learning and growing process. Moving Towards: what we want, vision and action.
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 monthly Coffee and Connection group. Peer support relationships are mutual and reciprocal relationships, where staff walk alongside people during their journey and experience with mental distress. It is based on three principles: Hope vs Fear Learning vs Helping Relationship vs Individual These are embodied in 4 tasks: Connection: This is about when someone else “gets it”. The sharing of experiences to learn and explore possible options. Worldview: Helping each other to understand how we’ve come to know what we know. Instead of asking ‘what’s wrong,’ we ask ‘what happened?’ Mutuality: Redefining help as a co-learning and growing process. Moving Towards: what we want, vision and action.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Peer support (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Waitaki, 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 364 462.
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 monthly Coffee and Connection group. Peer support relationships are mutual and reciprocal relationships, where staff walk alongside people during their journey and experience with mental distress. It is based on three principles:
- Hope vs Fear
- Learning vs Helping
- Relationship vs Individual
These are embodied in 4 tasks:
Connection: This is about when someone else “gets it”. The sharing of experiences to learn and explore possible options.
Worldview: Helping each other to understand how we’ve come to know what we know. Instead of asking ‘what’s wrong,’ we ask ‘what happened?’
Mutuality: Redefining help as a co-learning and growing process.
Moving Towards: what we want, vision and action.
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 and knowledge around mental distress you are looking for. We run workshops on Stigma and Discrimination. If you or your organisation are interested please let us know .
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 and knowledge around mental distress you are looking for. We run workshops on Stigma and Discrimination. If you or your organisation are interested please let us know .
- Programme Areas
Self help/ helpline, Mental health
- Programme Type
Helpline / self-help - mental health, 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
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 and knowledge around mental distress you are looking for.
We run workshops on Stigma and Discrimination. If you or your organisation are interested please let us know.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Public Transport
Otago Mental Health Support Trust is located on the sixth floor of Dunedin Community House.
Dunedin Community House is at 43 Princes street, just south of the Octagon.
Parking
There is public metered parking on the street outside Dunedin Community House, including a disability park.
Website
Contact Details
Dunedin Community House, 43 Princes Street, Dunedin
Dunedin - South Otago
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Phone
(03) 477 2598
Email
Website
Toll free: 0800 364 462
Level 6, 43 Princes Street
Dunedin Central
Dunedin
Otago 9016
Street Address
Level 6, 43 Princes Street
Dunedin Central
Dunedin
Otago 9016
Postal Address
Level 1, Dunedin Community House, 43 Princes Street, Dunedin
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This page was last updated at 10:04AM on March 14, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Otago Mental Health Support Trust.