Vaka Tautua - Mental Health Support

Awhi Ora - Pacific Mental Health Support

Programme Areas

Mental health, Pacific People

Programme Type

Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Pacific People - mental health

Regions

North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP

Referral Process

People are referred to the service by their GP (Doctor) or social service providers. We also accept referrals from individuals and family members.

You can call our team on freephone 0800 825 282.

Description

Supporting the wellbeing of people who have mild to moderate mental health needs with free and immediate support.

The service can help with: feeling stressed, worries about your budget, feeling anxious about work, social situations or relationship problems. Our team can also help with Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ) or housing issues.

We can help you

• Navigate the health and social service system.

• Link to appropriate community support.

• Reach your mental health goals and learn how to self-manage your wellbeing.

• Access Pacific-led services incorporating Pacific values, beliefs, languages, and models of care.