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Tui Ora - Mental Health & Addiction Services
Mental Health & Addictions Service
Today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Tui Ora is the largest community-based health and social services provider in Taranaki.
For more information on Tui Ora's full range of services, please visit their website. See below for the Mental Health & Addiction services available.
Programmes
Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Service
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Kaupapa Māori - gambling & other addictions, Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Youth, Adult, Older adult
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Services are available to all age groups Māori and non-Māori, throughout Taranaki.
Self-referrals or referrals from other health professionals are welcome.
Description
This service provides alcohol and drug counselling. It is a community outpatient based service provided by trained practitioners who work from our Hawera, New Plymouth and Waitara offices. Services include…
Co-existing Problems (CEP) Service
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Adult, Older adult
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Services are available to Māori and non-Māori, throughout Taranaki, over 18 years of age.
Self-referrals or referrals from other health professionals are welcome
Description
We assess and treat adults, 18 years and over, who have long-term mental health issues as well as alcohol and drug issues. Each tangata whaiora has their own caseworker working…
Community Housing & Support Services
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whanau support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Residential support
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Adult
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Description
This service provides community-based, recovery-focused community housing services for people who experience mental illness. Our 24-hour care and support is provided by appropriately trained and qualified staff who support recovery…
Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinical Service
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Community based support - other, Peer / advocacy / group / family whanau support, Community based support - mental health, Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Kaupapa Māori - mental health
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Adult
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Description
We assess and treat adults, aged 18 years and over, who need ongoing contact with a multi-disciplinary team that could include a psychiatrist, psychologists, nurses and allied health workers. Each…
Consumer Advocacy and Peer Support
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Peer / advocacy / group / family whanau support, Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Supported employment
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Adult
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals can be made by a GP, whanau, hospital or community services.
Self referrals are also welcome and following a referral a team member will contact you.
Description
We provide a peer support service for those with mental health and addictions issues, aged 18 years and over. Each staff member has his or her own experience of similar…
Day Activity Programme
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Adult
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals can be made via GP, hospital or community service or through self-referral. For further information phone New Plymouth 06 759 4064 or email reception@tuiora.co.nz.
Description
Our programme co-ordinators provide a range of activities in conjunction with tangata whaiora and the community. Our aim is to support you to develop community links that enhance your interests…
Early Intervention Service
- 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, Kaupapa Māori - gambling & other addictions, Community based support - other, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whanau support (AOD), Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Kaupapa Māori - mental health
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Youth, Adult
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Young people and adults who have experienced a first episode of psychosis (or have presented for the first time with psychosis). People from any ethnicity can be referred.
Description
We assess and treat people experiencing symptoms of psychosis for the first time, or those who have already undergone one episode of psychosis and would benefit from early intervention.
For…
Gambling Support Service
- Programme Areas
Addictions - other, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Community based support - gambling, Venue exclusion for problem gamblers, Kaupapa Māori - gambling & other addictions
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Adult
- Referral Types
Self referral
Description
While many people gamble safely, a significant number of individuals, whānau and communities are negatively impacted by their own or someone else's gambling. Individuals hide it from their families. Communities…
Taiohi Ora Youth Wellness programme
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whanau support, Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Kaupapa Māori - mental health
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Child, Youth
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Contact 0508 496 884 or (06) 759 4064 or email reception@tuiora.co.nz and ask for a referral form.
The service is aimed at:
- Taranaki taiohi aged 12-18
- Those experiencing mild -…
Description
Taiohi Ora Youth Wellness aims to empower taiohi (young people) and help them develop emotional and behavioural resilience through a range of short term interventions that use a whānau-centric approach.…
Kaumātua and Kuia Service
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Older adult
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Who is this service for?
Tangata Whai ora and whānau with experience of mental illness.
Accepted Referrers
- General Practitioners
- You or your Family/Whānau
- Hospital based services
Description
Our kaumātua and kuia help address the cultural aspects of mental unwellness. They may advocate on behalf of clients or work with them and their whānau and help them access…
Mental Health of Older People Service (Pāhake Whaiora Primary Care Service)
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whanau support, Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Kaupapa Māori - mental health
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Older adult
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
- Community providers
- TDHB (for secondary element of service)
- Self referral
Description
The Pāhake Whaiora Primary Care service works alongside pāhake (older) people who are experiencing early stage dementia, and age-related conditions including mental health and addiction problems. This community-based service is…
Needs Assessment and Service Coordination Service
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Residential support
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Adult
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Accepted Referrers
- Mental health referrers
Who is this service for?
People 18 years of age and older, receiving services from Mental Health Services can be referred to the Needs Assessment…
Description
This service assesses and coordinates resources for adults who require accommodation. It is available to clients already enrolled in existing mental health and addiction services. Our team works holistically alongside…
Perinatal Mental Health Services
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Maternal & infant - mental health & addictions
- Programme Type
Maternal mental health - community support
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Youth, Adult
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Accepted Referrers
- Any other health Provider
- General Practitioners
- You or your Family/Whānau
- Social Service Workers
- Taranaki District Health Board (TDHB)
- Health Care Workers
- Kaiāwhina
- Lead Maternity Carer
- Midwife
- Nurse
- Nurse…
Description
We assess and treat pregnant mothers or those who have given birth and have experienced mental unwellness, serious mental health problems or alcohol or drug addiction.
The perinatal period covers…
Taranaki Stop Smoking Service
- Programme Areas
Self help/ helpline, Smoking cessation
- Programme Type
Helpline / self-help - smoking cessation, Face to face smoking cessation
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Adult
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
The Smoking Cessation Referral pathway is simple. People are referred via best practice (GPs), a smoking cessation form (TDHB) or TSSS referral form (all other referrers including self-referrals).
Accepted Referrers…
Description
The Taranaki Stop Smoking Service (TSSS) is delivered by trained Quit Coaches providing group programmes, clinics or one-on-one support. The service is free, confidential and we can come to you…
Suicide Prevention Service
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Child, Youth, Adult, Older adult
Description
Our service helps promote and co-ordinate existing regional services. This includes Suicide Prevention Taranaki, Fighting the Blues, Rural Support Trust Taranaki, Taranaki Retreat and Supporting Families in Mental Illness as…
Taranaki Primary Connections
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whanau support, Community based support - mental health
- Regions
Taranaki
- Age Groups
Youth, Adult
- Referral Types
GP
Referral Process
Contact the TPC co-ordinator on 06 759 4064 or
Accepted referrers:
- GP
- Public Health Nurse
- School counsellors
- MOE
- Taiohi Ora/CAMHS clinicians
- LMCs
- Youth Guarantee coordinators
- Taranaki Rural Support Trust…
Description
Taranaki Primary Connections (TPC) is a free Taranaki-wide service for youth and adults with mild to moderate mental health and addictions needs who cannot meet the costs of private counselling…
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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We close on 24 December 2019 at midday and reopen on Monday 6 January 2020.
Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
Christmas: Open 21 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan.
Languages Spoken
Māori
Charges
No fees apply.
We have a GP clinic Tui Ora Family Health where usual fees apply for consults and other associated services.
Website
Contact Details
36 Maratahu Street, Westown, New Plymouth
Taranaki
Phone
(06) 759 4064
Fax
(06) 759 1799
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 4:12PM on July 13, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by Tui Ora - Mental Health & Addiction Services.