Infant, Child, Adolescent & Youth Community Mental Health Service

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, Corrections

Referral Process

Individuals can access this service via self-referral or can be referred by whānau, GP or another community mental health provider. Please contact Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tamawhariua directly.

Description

This service provides mental health needs assessments for rangatahi (youth) and whānau. Advocacy on behalf of individuals and rangatahi (youth). The process includes Te Wairua, Te Hinengaro, Te Tinana and Te Whānau.

While the service is Kaupapa Māori based, it is intended to not only meet the needs of Māori but everyone.