Kaupapa Māori Advocacy Peer Support Consumer – Whānau

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

Adult / pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Referral Entry: Self or whānau, General Practitioners, Hospital Services, Other Community Groups, Mental Health Providers

• Referral Form (DOC, 265.5 KB)

Description

This service is provided to family/whānau to enhance their understanding and knowledge of their family/whānau member who is developing a major mental health illness.

The service is designed to provide mental health education, support and advocacy when the family/whānau is experiencing difficulties.  This service is provided to family/whānau at a place they prefer and will be flexible in its hours of provision, to allow time for those family/whānau members who work during the day.