Te Manu Toroa Trust - Mental Health & Addiction Services

Whānau Support

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Referral to this service can come via self & family referrals, GP, Medical Specialists, School Guidance Counsellors, Police Youth Aid, Schools & Education Services, DHB clinical services, Corrections/Probation, Oranga Tamariki or Community Groups.

If the Child/Youth and their Family meets the criteria below, please contact the Mental Health and Addictions Team on 07 577 4911 to discuss and request a referral form. Referrals to Whānau Support generally require support and intervention from our internal iCAMHS or an external Mental Health Team.

Description

Whānau Support is a community based service which provides support, education, information and advocacy, to the whānau of a child/youth 0-19 years, who has, or may be developing a major mental illness or addiction.

Anybody can make a referral, including the young person. We get most of our referrals from GPs, family, friends, medical specialists, school guidance counsellors, Police Youth Aid, schools and education services, the Children and Young Persons and Their Families Agency, and community groups.

We do not accept any urgent or high risk referrals to the Te Manu Toroa Team. These need to be directed to the Crisis Team 0800 800 508.