Residential Retreat

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Residential support

Regions

Taranaki

Age Groups

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

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

People can be referred by any other agency or themselves; a specific diagnosis is not required. Just get in touch and share your situation and then fill in our Inquiry Form.

From there, we will work together to determine whether the Retreat is the right “fit” or otherwise support you in finding pathways forward. 

We work with the entire whānau group. Young people, under 15 years, will need to have a Support person (usually a whānau member) present. From age 16, young people can potentially stay independently.

Description

Taranaki Retreat is a suicide prevention and postvention initiative. It is a residential facility where individuals or whole families can deal with tragedy or life-challenges. Some who stay have been touched by suicide, or are dealing with loss or depression. Some people need time out from their situation at home – or come and stay with their whānau as part of their healing, for example, following a crisis.