Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau Health, Education and Social Services

28-30 Islington Street, Kawerau

Contact Details

Phone (07) 323 8025
Email admin@tuwharetoa.org.nz

Street Address

26-30 Islington Street
Kawerau
Bay of Plenty 3127

Postal Address

PO Box 262
Kawerau

Description

Tuwharetoa Ki Kaweru Hauora is an Iwi and Community based Kaupapa Māori Health Provider delivering a range of services to the people of Kawerau and surrounding districts.

TKKH aims to provide quality health, social and education services that reflect Te Taha Wairua, Te Taha Hinengaro, Te Taha Tinana and Te Taha Whānau. 

Our services support:

  • Pepi and Tamariki
  • Rangatahi
  • Pakeke and Kaumātua
  • Whānau

Read more about our full range of services below

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply

Hours

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Alcohol & Drug Counselling – Youth and Adult Services

Youth and Adult AOD services provide strategies to prevent and intervene with potential substance abuse issues, reducing harm caused by alcohol and drug use with the support of brief interventions for relapse and follow-up. Our staff can make referrals into residential treatment if required.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD)

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Access to these service can be made any source including Self-Referral, Mental Health Services, Whānau/Caregivers, GP’s/Primary Practitioners, Inpatient Services.

Description

Youth and Adult AOD services provide strategies to prevent and intervene with potential substance abuse issues, reducing harm caused by alcohol and drug use with the support of brief interventions for relapse and follow-up. Our staff can make referrals into residential treatment if required.

Infant, Child, Adolescent and Youth Mental Health (I.C.A.Y)

We provide support for children and adolescents up to 19 years old and their families/whānau who have low to moderate mental health problems such as, anxiety disorder, depression, low moods, suicidal thoughts and feelings, self-harm and associated drug and alcohol misuse. We deliver services within Kawerau and Murupara and work closely with Voyages ICAMHS.

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Our friendly team are on hand to help with any enquiries, otherwise access to this Service can be through; Self-Referral, Mental Health Services, Whānau/Caregivers/Schools, GP’s/Primary Practitioners, Inpatient Services.

Description

We provide support for children and adolescents up to 19 years old and their families/whānau who have low to moderate mental health problems such as, anxiety disorder, depression, low moods, suicidal thoughts and feelings, self-harm and associated drug and alcohol misuse. We deliver services within Kawerau and Murupara and work closely with Voyages ICAMHS.

Kaupapa Māori Primary Mental Health

This is a primary mental health service for youth aged between 10 – 19yrs intended to improve responsiveness to youth with mild to moderate mental health issues, conduct disorders and alcohol and other drugs providing packages of care to Māori and Pacific peoples.

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori, Pacific People

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Pacific People (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Pacific People - mental health

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Our friendly team are on hand to help with any enquiries, otherwise access to this Service can be through; Self-Referral, Mental Health Services, Whānau/Caregivers/Schools, GP’s/Primary Practitioners.

Description

This is a primary mental health service for youth aged between 10 – 19yrs intended to improve responsiveness to youth with mild to moderate mental health issues, conduct disorders and alcohol and other drugs providing packages of care to Māori and Pacific peoples.

Alcohol & Drug Triage Services - Community Probation Services

his service provides AOD assessments for those offenders with community-based sentences. Our assessor is co-located within Probation Offices in Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki and Kawerau and the service is only accessible via a Probation Officer in these locations.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD)

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Corrections

Referral Process

Our assessor is co-located within Probation Offices in Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki and Kawerau and the service is only accessible via a Probation Officer in these locations.

Description

his service provides AOD assessments for those offenders with community-based sentences. Our assessor is co-located within Probation Offices in Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki and Kawerau and the service is only accessible via a Probation Officer in these locations.

Counselling Services

Counselling is a space where you can be you, to discuss problems and any difficult feelings, being listened to without any judgement, in a safe and confidential environment. Counselling is helpful for anxiety; stress; low mood/depression; abuse (either physical, psychological, emotional or sexual); grief and loss; trauma; anger; having suicidal thoughts, or if you want someone to confide in rather than whānau or friends.

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

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

Our friendly team are on hand to help with any enquiries, otherwise access to this Service can be through; Self-Referral, Mental Health Services, Whānau, GP’s/Primary Practitioners.

Description

Counselling is a space where you can be you, to discuss problems and any difficult feelings, being listened to without any judgement, in a safe and confidential environment. Counselling is helpful for anxiety; stress; low mood/depression; abuse (either physical, psychological, emotional or sexual); grief and loss; trauma; anger; having suicidal thoughts, or if you want someone to confide in rather than whānau or friends.

Services Provided

Abuse and violence support
Elder abuse
Children's team
Stopping violence services
Family / whānau support
Pregnancy and parenting
Koroua & Kuia Support
Health screening
Sexual and reproductive health
Wellness / healthy lifestyle
Youth mentoring / development
Education and training
Kaupapa Māori
Legal / civil services
Social work
Māori Health Service Coordination

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly

Parking

Parking is available on Islington and Onslow streets

Region

Bay of Plenty


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