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Te Rūnanga o Kirikiriroa - Mental Health & Addiction Services
Mental Health & Addictions Service, Kaupapa Māori
Today
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Description
Te Rūnanga Ō Kirikiriroa provides adult mental health services including day programmes, supported accommodation, respite.
An organisation which prides itself upon many health initiatives which over the years have benefited many of our local whānau.
For more information on the full range of services we provide, please see the Te Rūnanga Ō Kirikiriroa website. See below for our mental health and addiction services.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Free of charge.
Hours
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Languages Spoken
English, Māori
Programmes
Aroha ki te Tangata is a day program that is recovery focused, and offers a wide range of programmes and activities that build on and support opportunities for Service Users in Mental Health. Our programs are responsive and flexible enough to empower Service Users to meet their individual and collective needs. Service users are able to build on and develop relationships, and are encouraged to build links back into their community. Aroha ki te Tangata works alongside Service Users who want to make changes for a more satisfying lifestyle. The program facilitates the development of functional living skills, building on and developing interpersonal skills, independent living skills, leisure skills and pre-vocational/vocational skills. Aroha Ki Te Tangata implements Māori Models of Recovery into our systems and practices: Te Reo Māori Powhiri/poroporoaki Whakawhanaungatanga Waiata Poukai Hui
Aroha ki te Tangata is a day program that is recovery focused, and offers a wide range of programmes and activities that build on and support opportunities for Service Users in Mental Health. Our programs are responsive and flexible enough to empower Service Users to meet their individual and collective needs. Service users are able to build on and develop relationships, and are encouraged to build links back into their community. Aroha ki te Tangata works alongside Service Users who want to make changes for a more satisfying lifestyle. The program facilitates the development of functional living skills, building on and developing interpersonal skills, independent living skills, leisure skills and pre-vocational/vocational skills. Aroha Ki Te Tangata implements Māori Models of Recovery into our systems and practices: Te Reo Māori Powhiri/poroporoaki Whakawhanaungatanga Waiata Poukai Hui
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health
- Regions
Waikato
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Access Aroha Ki Te Tangata can come via any community referral including self-referral, whānau, DHB clinical services and wards, or supported accommodation facilities.
Contact us directly for our referral documents to complete.
Description
Aroha ki te Tangata is a day program that is recovery focused, and offers a wide range of programmes and activities that build on and support opportunities for Service Users in Mental Health.
Our programs are responsive and flexible enough to empower Service Users to meet their individual and collective needs. Service users are able to build on and develop relationships, and are encouraged to build links back into their community.
Aroha ki te Tangata works alongside Service Users who want to make changes for a more satisfying lifestyle. The program facilitates the development of functional living skills, building on and developing interpersonal skills, independent living skills, leisure skills and pre-vocational/vocational skills.
Aroha Ki Te Tangata implements Māori Models of Recovery into our systems and practices:
- Te Reo Māori
- Powhiri/poroporoaki
- Whakawhanaungatanga
- Waiata
- Poukai
- Hui
Ngā Whare Tūhono is a 22 bed residential service that provides supported accommodation for whanaunga with mental health issues and also enables meaningful recovery in a tranquil and safe setting. Staff work with the aim of supporting whanaunga reintegration into the community wherever possible. In cases where a return to the community is not indicated we look to enable whanaunga to live as independently as possible within safe and manageable limits. A strong focus is placed on residents developing life skills, social skills, self-care skills and the ability to manage their own medication. Being active in one’s own recovery is emphasised and whanaunga are encouraged to join programmes offered in the community. Ngā Whare Tūhono upholds the following behavioural standards: Zero tolerance of violence and abuse. No use of illicit substances. Supporting people to make their own choices wherever possible.
Ngā Whare Tūhono is a 22 bed residential service that provides supported accommodation for whanaunga with mental health issues and also enables meaningful recovery in a tranquil and safe setting. Staff work with the aim of supporting whanaunga reintegration into the community wherever possible. In cases where a return to the community is not indicated we look to enable whanaunga to live as independently as possible within safe and manageable limits. A strong focus is placed on residents developing life skills, social skills, self-care skills and the ability to manage their own medication. Being active in one’s own recovery is emphasised and whanaunga are encouraged to join programmes offered in the community. Ngā Whare Tūhono upholds the following behavioural standards: Zero tolerance of violence and abuse. No use of illicit substances. Supporting people to make their own choices wherever possible.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Residential support
- Regions
Waikato
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
Referral Process
To enter Ngā Whare Tūhono whanaunga must:
- Have completed a Support Needs Assessment or Crisis Needs Assessment with an approved assessment service (ask us for a list of approved services).
- Have completed our referral documents (ask us for a copy and we’ll send it to you).
Ideally they should:
- Be over 20 years of age.
- Have support from whānau and/or support person(s) and/or a mental health service.
- Be willing, open and committed to living in a whānau-like residence.
- Be committed to abstaining from illicit substance use.
Description
Ngā Whare Tūhono is a 22 bed residential service that provides supported accommodation for whanaunga with mental health issues and also enables meaningful recovery in a tranquil and safe setting.
Staff work with the aim of supporting whanaunga reintegration into the community wherever possible. In cases where a return to the community is not indicated we look to enable whanaunga to live as independently as possible within safe and manageable limits.
A strong focus is placed on residents developing life skills, social skills, self-care skills and the ability to manage their own medication. Being active in one’s own recovery is emphasised and whanaunga are encouraged to join programmes offered in the community.
Ngā Whare Tūhono upholds the following behavioural standards:
- Zero tolerance of violence and abuse.
- No use of illicit substances.
- Supporting people to make their own choices wherever possible.
We provide 24 hour mental health crisis support as an alternative to admission to a psychiatric ward at Waikato Hospital.
We provide 24 hour mental health crisis support as an alternative to admission to a psychiatric ward at Waikato Hospital.
- Programme Areas
Crisis / acute, Mental health, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Acute services, Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Respite
- Regions
Waikato
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
Referral Process
To enter Nga Kapua o Te Ao, whanaunga must:
- Have completed a Support Needs Assessment or Crisis Needs Assessment with an approved assessment service (ask us for a list of approved services).
- Have completed our referral documents (ask us for a copy and we’ll send it to you).
Ideally they should:
- Be over 20 years of age.
- Have support from whānau and/or support person(s) and/or a mental health service.
- Be willing, open and committed to living in a whānau-like residence.
- Be committed to abstaining from illicit substance use.
Description
We provide 24 hour mental health crisis support as an alternative to admission to a psychiatric ward at Waikato Hospital.
Te Ara Pai has the following services available to whānau: (a) Co-existing problems - whānau that identify as having both mental health and AOD problems in the Community (b) Community support - whānau of those that are affected by co-existing problems can also access support on how to best support their loved one who is going through a mental health and or AOD problems. (c) Alcohol & other Drugs - whānau that identify with having problems with drugs and alcohol that are seeking support to either reduce, minimise or work towards abstaining from substances. (d) Peer Support – works alongside the clinician to support and guide whānau through other identified areas that may or could impact on your recovery journey.
Te Ara Pai has the following services available to whānau: (a) Co-existing problems - whānau that identify as having both mental health and AOD problems in the Community (b) Community support - whānau of those that are affected by co-existing problems can also access support on how to best support their loved one who is going through a mental health and or AOD problems. (c) Alcohol & other Drugs - whānau that identify with having problems with drugs and alcohol that are seeking support to either reduce, minimise or work towards abstaining from substances. (d) Peer Support – works alongside the clinician to support and guide whānau through other identified areas that may or could impact on your recovery journey.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Kaupapa Māori - mental health
- Regions
Waikato
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Ring Te Rūnanga O Kirikiriroa and request a referral form for self referrals. Walk ins are also acceptable to complete the referral form. Other methods for referrals are via your GP, other social agencies and government agencies.
Description
Te Ara Pai has the following services available to whānau:
(a) Co-existing problems - whānau that identify as having both mental health and AOD problems in the Community
(b) Community support - whānau of those that are affected by co-existing problems can also access support on how to best support their loved one who is going through a mental health and or AOD problems.
(c) Alcohol & other Drugs - whānau that identify with having problems with drugs and alcohol that are seeking support to either reduce, minimise or work towards abstaining from substances.
(d) Peer Support – works alongside the clinician to support and guide whānau through other identified areas that may or could impact on your recovery journey.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Website
Contact Details
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(07) 846 1042
Email
Website
59 Higgins Road
Frankton
Hamilton
Waikato 3204
Street Address
59 Higgins Road
Frankton
Hamilton
Waikato 3204
Postal Address
PO Box 19165
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton 3244
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This page was last updated at 10:28AM on March 26, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Rūnanga o Kirikiriroa - Mental Health & Addiction Services.