Resource Centre

Programme Areas

Self help/ helpline, Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other

Programme Type

Helpline / self-help - addictions (AOD), Helpline / self-help - gambling, Helpline / self-help - mental health, Peer support (AOD), Community / social support (AOD), Community based support - gambling, Community based support - other, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Disability support, Supported employment

Regions

Wairarapa

Age Groups

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

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Open to all and operated by a pool of volunteers.

Open Monday - Friday 10.00am - 3.00pm.

Description

Our Resource Information and Support Centre is a welcoming place where you can access a wide range of information and resources. Our Resource Centre also has Peer to Peer Support Groups and a Volunteer Programme.

• Mental health, addictions, disabilities and related disorders resources
• Internet access to mental health information and to update c.v.'s, apply for jobs online etc
• Social service agencies in the Wairarapa region
• DVD's on mental health
• Access to government services information
• Access to educational and training course information
• Facilities for students doing mental health research or studies
• Information on legal issues, human rights and privacy, health and disability
• Information in Te Reo and some Pacific Island languages
• Broad variety of pamphlets on all forms of healthcare

Peer To Peer Support Groups:

Groups for men and women where you help yourself to get things back on track by learning to:

• Build self esteem, assertiveness
• Identify and develop coping skills
• Change negative thoughts to positive ones

Members and Friends:

Meet new people, make new friends. This group meets the second Wednesday of each month at Supporting Families at 10:30am for a shared morning tea and to hear a guest speaker.

Volunteer Programme:

• Provides support to develop confidence and new skills
• Supports personal development
• Offers a variety of learning opportunities
• Prepares volunteers to re-enter the workforce or other community participation
• Creates a work profile for CVs