Family/Whānau Support - Advocacy

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other

Programme Type

Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Community based support - gambling, Community based support - other, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Disability support, Eating disorders

Regions

Wairarapa

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

If you are concerned about someone's mental health and want some support you can

• Call us or drop in
• Ask your GP or other health professional to refer you

You are welcome to bring a family/whānau member for support.

We can meet with you, your family, whānau and friends at your place or ours.

Description

We can provide advocacy for you and your family/whānau at appointments with agencies working with your family member or friend.

• Support and information on mental illness
• Mental health recovery and self-care
• Care and Crisis Management
• The Privacy and Mental Health Acts
• Consumer rights, family rights and other related subjects
• The latest research into mental illness via our internet