Cultural Support Service

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Smoking cessation, Pacific Island people

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Pacific Island people (AOD), Community based support - mental health, Pacific Island people - smoking cessation, Pacific Island people - mental health

Regions

East Auckland, South Auckland

Age Groups

Adult / pakeke

Referral Types

DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Referrals to the CSW service are via Faletoa Counties-Manukau District Health Board (CMDHB), Pacific Mental Health Service and via ACLS

Description

Similar to our other support services, this service works on recovery goals and aspirations. The service works on a one to one basis with service users to understand their recovery goals, and supports personalised solutions, working with the service user to achieve positive outcomes. Supports include improving access to clinical support services, support in finding accommodation, vocational support, etc.

The service can be accessed directly or by referral from family, whanau, primary or other healthcare services and social and community agencies.