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Te Paepae Arahi Trust

Mental Health & Addictions Service, Kaupapa Māori

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9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

Te Paepae Arahi Trust is a kaupapa Māori Health organisation located in the Hutt Valley delivering mental health/addiction, emergency housing, primary mental health, adult and rangatahi programmes, and general support services focused on Whānau Ora outcomes.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

These services are free to whānau living in the Hutt Valley area.

Hours

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Walk ins and Self Referrals close off at 4pm at the end of each business day

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Individual Support (Kaupapa Māori Mental Health and AOD Counselling)

The Te Paepae Arahi Individual Support is kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face), we use kaupapa Māori approaches for wellbeing, mental health and addiction needs. Our counsellors and Kaitautoko provide alcohol and other drug counselling and education. This is a mobile service and private home visits can be arranged.

Programme Areas

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

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Community based support - other, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Hutt

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Te Paepae Arahi accepts referrals from community agencies and services, we also welcome walk-in self referrals before 4pm each business day.

Please send your referral to administration@tepaepae.co.nz or visit us at our office to do intake with one of our staff.

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Description

The Te Paepae Arahi Individual Support is kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face), we use kaupapa Māori approaches for wellbeing, mental health and addiction needs. Our counsellors and Kaitautoko provide alcohol and other drug counselling and education.

This is a mobile service and private home visits can be arranged.

Impaired Drivers' Awareness Course (IDAC)

The Impaired Drivers' Awareness Course alternates between the Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt Community Corrections sites from 9am – 5pm, on the last two Saturdays of every month. The course covers the social, health, and legal ramifications of impaired substance driving and road safety requirements. The objective of the course is to: Explore and discuss what drives an individual to drink and drive under the influence of legal and/or illegal substances; Explore and discuss the effects of substance impaired driving regarding an individual’s physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing; Explore and discuss the ripple effects of impaired substance driving on an individual’s family, friends and wider community; Explore and discuss anger and stress management strategies; Explore and discuss relapse prevention strategies; Develop individual safety plans to prevent substance impaired driving in order to keep participants and other people safe on the road; Assist participants to have indefinite suspensions lifted from their driver’s licence, by referring them to an approved land transport assessor; and provide ongoing individual and/or group therapy to address any substance related issues.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)

Regions

Hutt

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Te Paepae Arahi accepts referrals from community agencies and services, we also welcome walk-in self referrals before 4pm each business day.

Please send your referral to administration@tepaepae.co.nz or visit us at our office to do intake with one of our staff. 

For more information contact us on [04] 920 0696.

Note: PDF downloads require the free Adobe Reader application to view.

Description

The Impaired Drivers' Awareness Course alternates between the Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt Community Corrections sites from 9am – 5pm, on the last two Saturdays of every month.

The course covers the social, health, and legal ramifications of impaired substance driving and road safety requirements.

The objective of the course is to:

  • Explore and discuss what drives an individual to drink and drive under the influence of legal and/or illegal substances;

  • Explore and discuss the effects of substance impaired driving regarding an individual’s physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing;

  • Explore and discuss the ripple effects of impaired substance driving on an individual’s family, friends and wider community;

  • Explore and discuss anger and stress management strategies;

  • Explore and discuss relapse prevention strategies;

  • Develop individual safety plans to prevent substance impaired driving in order to keep participants and other people safe on the road;

  • Assist participants to have indefinite suspensions lifted from their driver’s licence, by referring them to an approved land transport assessor; and provide ongoing individual and/or group therapy to address any substance related issues.

Te Roopu Tane (Men's Mental Health & Addiction Outreach Programme)

Our men's peer support programme is based on the principles of Te Whare Tapa Wha, with a drug and alcohol focus. The aim is to develop and encourage Tāne Hauora and wellbeing by showing and practising whakawhanaungatanga through āwhina kai (Food) and kōrero (Talk). Every Thursday 11.00am - 2.00pm Pick up service available (to be arranged)

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Hutt

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Te Paepae Arahi accepts referrals from community agencies and services, we also welcome walk-in self referrals before 4pm each business day.

Please send your referral to administration@tepaepae.co.nz or visit us at our office to do intake with one of our staff. 

For more information contact us on [04] 920 0696.

Note: PDF downloads require the free Adobe Reader application to view.

Description

Our men's peer support programme is based on the principles of Te Whare Tapa Wha, with a drug and alcohol focus. The aim is to develop and encourage Tāne Hauora and wellbeing by showing and practising whakawhanaungatanga through āwhina kai (Food) and kōrero (Talk).

Every Thursday 11.00am - 2.00pm

Pick up service available (to be arranged) 

Te Whainga Whirikoka (Women's Mental Health & Addiction Outreach Programme)

Our women's programme covers a variety of topics such as Relapse & Self Awareness, Child Development, Supporting Towards Positive Change, Independence, Strengthening Relationships, Promoting Māori and General Health and Wellbeing. 12 Week Course, 11.00am - 1.30pm Pick up service available (to be arranged)

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Hutt

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Te Paepae Arahi accepts referrals from community agencies and services, we also welcome walk-in self referrals before 4pm each business day.

Please send your referral to administration@tepaepae.co.nz or visit us at our office to do intake with one of our staff. 

For more information contact us on [04] 920 0696.

Note: PDF downloads require the free Adobe Reader application to view.

Description

Our women's programme covers a variety of topics such as Relapse & Self Awareness, Child Development, Supporting Towards Positive Change, Independence, Strengthening Relationships, Promoting Māori and General Health and Wellbeing. 

12 Week Course, 11.00am - 1.30pm
Pick up service available (to be arranged) 

Kaupapa Māori Rangatahi Support (School Based programme only)

Te Paepae Kaitautoko support Rangatahi through kanohi ki te kanohi Mentoring, which tackles Mental Health, Wellbeing and Drug/Alcohol related issues. We work together with our Rangatahi to help navigate them towards Tinorangatiratanga. Whānau involvement is encouraged throughout the journey. Please note - we currently work through our school based programmes only. Any queries please email jeremy@tepaepae.co.nz

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Hutt

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Te Paepae Arahi accepts agency and aervice referrals, we also welcome walk in or self referrals. 

Please send your referral to administration@tepaepae.co.nz or visit us at our office to do intake with one of our staff. 

For more information contact us on [04] 920 0696.

Note: PDF downloads require the free Adobe Reader application to view.

Description

Te Paepae Kaitautoko support Rangatahi through kanohi ki te kanohi Mentoring, which tackles Mental Health, Wellbeing and Drug/Alcohol related issues. We work together with our Rangatahi to help navigate them towards Tinorangatiratanga. Whānau involvement is encouraged throughout the journey. 

Please note - we currently work through our school based programmes only. Any queries please email jeremy@tepaepae.co.nz 

Ngatahi Takitahi

“Mā te mahi ngātahi a te takitini, ka pakari te tangata takitahi” The name Ngātahi Takitahi reflects our approach of collaborating with the many to strengthen and help the individual. The programme is set within a marae context, it utilises mātauranga Māori and tikanga Māori processes inside and outside school hours. It takes a whānau ora approach to bridge school, home, health, and social services to help rangatahi find a place where they can stand strong. Being school-based, the programme will also align to the health and physical education curriculum which is also embraced by the youth development sector.

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Hutt

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral

Referral Process

This programme works specifically with rangatahi aged 13-15 yrs within secondary schools in the Lower Hutt Region. 

Description

“Mā te mahi ngātahi a te takitini, ka pakari te tangata takitahi”

The name Ngātahi Takitahi reflects our approach of collaborating with the many to strengthen and help the individual. The programme is set within a marae context, it utilises mātauranga Māori and tikanga Māori processes inside and outside school hours. It takes a whānau ora approach to bridge school, home, health, and social services to help rangatahi find a place where they can stand strong. Being school-based, the programme will also align to the health and physical education curriculum which is also embraced by the youth development sector.

Access and Choice

This service assists people to access a range of support services related to community living such as education, vocational and social, as well as alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Emphasis is placed on integration into the community and access to community based rehabilitation options such as specialist or cultural assessment and social work.

Programme Areas

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

Programme Type

Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Kaupapa Māori - gambling & other addictions, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Description

This service assists people to access a range of support services related to community living such as education, vocational and social, as well as alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Emphasis is placed on integration into the community and access to community based rehabilitation options such as specialist or cultural assessment and social work.

Emergency Housing SW Support

This service assists people living in emergency accommodation to access a range of support services related to community living such as education, vocational and social, as well as alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Emphasis is placed on integration into the community and access to community based rehabilitation options such as specialist or cultural assessment and social work.

Programme Areas

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

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Kaupapa Māori - gambling & other addictions, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Residential support

Description

This service assists people living in emergency accommodation to access a range of support services related to community living such as education, vocational and social, as well as alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. Emphasis is placed on integration into the community and access to community based rehabilitation options such as specialist or cultural assessment and social work.

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, Child / Tamariki friendly

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Contact Details

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Level 5, 330 High Street
Lower Hutt Central
Lower Hutt
Wellington 5040

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Street Address

Level 5, 330 High Street
Lower Hutt Central
Lower Hutt
Wellington 5040

Postal Address

PO Box 44 136
Lower Hutt

This page was last updated at 2:59PM on February 1, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Paepae Arahi Trust.