Youth Addictions and Mental Health Alliance (YAMHA)

Manu Ka Rere - formerly known as Community Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS)

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

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

Regions

Canterbury

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Access to this service is via self referral or other person (e.g. GP, counsellor or parent) by phone or using the referral form on the website www.manukarere.co.nz

• Referral Form (DOC, 51.5 KB)

Description

Manu Ka Rere is a free service for young people aged 13-24 who are seeking support for their wellbeing. We offer face to face counselling sessions, group work, group work therapy, education and other activities.

This is a collboration between Odyssey House Trust Christchurch, Stepping Stone, PuraPura Whetu, Wellbeing North Canterbury, Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug Service, 298 Youth Health Centre, City Mission & Waipuna, who work collectively to deliver this service.