No fees apply.
Phone (06) 377 3081 or 0508 432 432
Fax (06) 377 5263
Email admin@sfwai.org.nz
323 Queen Street
Masterton 5810
We support families/whānau who have a family member affected by mental health challenges. We also provide a suite of support for tangata whaiora/clientele including programmes, advocacy, education, a vocational service and hapū mama group.
No fees apply.
Free
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Our office hours are Monday to Friday:
10:00am to 3:00pm to the public
9:00am to 5:00pm by appointment
Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (29 Mar), Easter Sunday (31 Mar), Easter Monday (1 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Wellington Anniversary (20 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).
English, Māori
We can provide advocacy for you and your family/whānau at appointments with agencies working with your family member or friend. Support and information on mental illness Mental health recovery and self-care Care and Crisis Management The Privacy and Mental Health Acts Consumer rights, family rights and other related subjects The latest research into mental illness via our internet
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other
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, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Disability support, Eating disorders
Wairarapa
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
If you are concerned about someone's mental health and want some support you can
You are welcome to bring a family/whānau member for support.
We can meet with you, your family, whānau and friends at your place or ours.
We can provide advocacy for you and your family/whānau at appointments with agencies working with your family member or friend.
Support groups for family, whānau and carers meet bi-monthly providing opportunities to meet others who are experiencing similar situations. Our groups promote peer support and social networking allowing families/whānau to share their stories.
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other
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, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Disability support, Eating disorders
Wairarapa
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
If you are concerned about someone's mental health and want some support you can
You are welcome to bring a family/whānau member for support.
We can meet with you, your family, whānau and friends at your place or ours.
Support groups for family, whānau and carers meet bi-monthly providing opportunities to meet others who are experiencing similar situations. Our groups promote peer support and social networking allowing families/whānau to share their stories.
We provide community education and we can tailor this around mental health issues to meet your groups' needs.
Mental health, Maternal & infant - mental health & addictions, Kaupapa Māori
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Maternal mental health - community support, Supported employment
Wairarapa
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Please contact us if you wish to discuss your training needs.
We provide community education and we can tailor this around mental health issues to meet your groups' needs.
How We Help: By developing an individual plan based on your needs and goals and working with you to achieve your goals Assisting you to access relevant work experience Assisting you to transition from school to work Developing or updating a curriculum vitae (CV) By supporting you into employment, voluntary work or social/sporting activities By supporting you into further education or training Help To Access The Following: Paid employment Voluntary Work Employment Workshops Further Education Training Programmes Job Vacancies Community Service Worksites Via Internet
Mental health
Supported employment
Wairarapa
Adult / Pakeke
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Any person who has experienced any disability and/or mental health issues can use this service.
Self referrals are welcome.
How We Help:
Help To Access The Following:
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
Self help/ helpline, Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other
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
Wairarapa
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Open to all and operated by a pool of volunteers.
Open Monday - Friday 10.00am - 3.00pm.
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.
Peer To Peer Support Groups:
Groups for men and women where you help yourself to get things back on track by learning to:
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:
Waves is an 8 week grief education programme for adults 17+ who have been affected by the suicide of someone they know. This program is confidential and free of charge.
Mental health
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support
Wairarapa
Adult / Pakeke
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Contact us for more information and details on when the next group will start. Email: admin@sfwai.org.nz.
Waves is an 8 week grief education programme for adults 17+ who have been affected by the suicide of someone they know.
This program is confidential and free of charge.
This is a programme for children who are living with an adult who has a mental illness. It will help them build resilience and learn problem solving skills. The programme is aimed at primary school children (7-11 year olds) and is designed to help children come to terms with a family/whānau member with mental health and/or addiction issues by sharing experiences and increasing understanding in a no blame environment. Parents and caregivers are invited to attend the last session, which is a celebration of the children’s time and learning in the programme.
Mental health
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support
Wairarapa
Child / Tamariki
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
For more information contact us on 06 377-3081 or email admin@sfwai.org.nz.
This is a programme for children who are living with an adult who has a mental illness. It will help them build resilience and learn problem solving skills.
The programme is aimed at primary school children (7-11 year olds) and is designed to help children come to terms with a family/whānau member with mental health and/or addiction issues by sharing experiences and increasing understanding in a no blame environment. Parents and caregivers are invited to attend the last session, which is a celebration of the children’s time and learning in the programme.
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone
Please note, parking outside our premises is limited to 30 minutes. There is all day parking available across the road.
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/mental-health-addictions/yellow-brick-road-wairarapa/