Free, Partial fees apply

Dayspring provides mental health support, counselling, and programmes for mothers of children up to five years of age.
Dayspring is a registered charitable trust. As a community organisation we provide services that support and positively influence the pathways for women and their families/whānau. The wellbeing of the mother means families can flourish and grow and ultimately affects the health of the communities we live in. Please see our Mental Health Services below or for our full range of services, including Parenting Programmes, please see the Dayspring website.
Free, Partial fees apply
Counselling: Free
Mental Health Community Support: Free
Connection & Support Groups: Free
Creche: $20 per term (suggested)
Circle of Security Parenting Programme: $200 per participant
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Closed 22 Dec — 6 Jan. Open 7 Jan — 9 Jan.
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Dayspring provides professional maternal mental health support for women who are experiencing postnatal depression or anxiety, or are living with an existing mental health issue. We provide: Support to mothers to build capacity and maintain wellness Assistance in finding the right support networks Connection and support groups for mothers Strengths-based approach in working with mothers Goal setting and personal plans Ensure most effective care by working alongside health professionals Life Skill Courses (i.e nutrition, cooking, sewing, mindfulness, self-defence) Creche for children under 3 years while mothers attend Dayspring programmes and/or counselling Advocacy (i.e WINZ, Housing, Corrections, Court, Health related matters)
Maternal mental health or addiction, Mental health
Maternal counselling and support
North Auckland, West Auckland
Adult / Pakeke
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Who can receive our service?
Access
Referral to this service can be made by: LMCs, Maternal Mental Health, WDHB clinical services, GPs, Plunket, other NGOs.
Call: 09 827 6321 or Email: admin@dayspring.org.nz
Location: 2 Seabrook Avenue, New Lynn, Auckland
Dayspring provides professional maternal mental health support for women who are experiencing postnatal depression or anxiety, or are living with an existing mental health issue.
We provide:
Dayspring Care Centre is where recovery based group activities talke place for mothers who are seeking to improve their mental wellbeing. Mothers can access support and connection while participating in small group activities with other mothers. Dayspring Care Centre operates every Tuesday-Friday during school terms, providing a range of parenting support, psycho-education and life skills programmes. Our on-site crèche enables parents and caregivers to attend our programmes while we care for their baby/child under 3 years nearby. There is a suggested contribution of $20 per term for families who use the creche.
Maternal mental health or addiction, Mental health
Maternal counselling and support
North Auckland, West Auckland
Adult / Pakeke
GP, DHB clinical services
Referrals to this service can be made by: LMC's, Maternal Mental Health, WDHB clinical services, GP's, Plunket, other NGO's.
Dayspring Care Centre is where recovery based group activities talke place for mothers who are seeking to improve their mental wellbeing. Mothers can access support and connection while participating in small group activities with other mothers.
Dayspring Care Centre operates every Tuesday-Friday during school terms, providing a range of parenting support, psycho-education and life skills programmes.
Our on-site crèche enables parents and caregivers to attend our programmes while we care for their baby/child under 3 years nearby. There is a suggested contribution of $20 per term for families who use the creche.
Our counsellors work with women using a number of modalities such as narrative therapy, drawing therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behavioural therapy, incorporating all aspects of a person's wellbeing, body, mind and spirit. Our counselling services cover anxiety, depression, divorce, PTSD, psychological and mental abuse, grief and loss, relationships, physical and sexual abuse (not ACC Sensitive Claims).
Maternal mental health or addiction, Mental health
Maternal counselling and support
West Auckland
Adult / Pakeke
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Access can be via referral from Community Mental Health Teams, Maternal Mental Health Team, self/family/whānau, Oranga Tamariki, LMC, GP, Plunket as well as other NGOs.
Call: 09 827 6321 or Email: admin@dayspring.org.nz
Location: 2 Seabrook Avenue, New Lynn, Auckland
Our counsellors work with women using a number of modalities such as narrative therapy, drawing therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behavioural therapy, incorporating all aspects of a person's wellbeing, body, mind and spirit.
Our counselling services cover anxiety, depression, divorce, PTSD, psychological and mental abuse, grief and loss, relationships, physical and sexual abuse (not ACC Sensitive Claims).
The Circle of Security Parenting programme is designed to help parents/caregivers strengthen their relationship with their child(ren). This is an 8-week programme with one 2-hour session each week on a Wednesday. The programme is run each school term. Each week builds on the previous week, with topics such as: understanding your child's emotional world, supporting your child's ability to manage emotions, enhancing the development of child's self-esteem, and honouring the desire for all children to feel secure.
Family / whānau support
Family / whānau support (mental health)
South Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland
Adult / Pakeke
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
The Circle of Security Parenting Programme is suitable for parents who may be interested in understanding and improving their relationship with their children or may be struggling with managing challenging behaviours.
Access
Access can be via self/whānau referral or via Community Mental Health Teams, Maternal Mental Health Team, Oranga Tamariki, Plunket and community organisations.
Caregivers must have children in their care or have regular weekly visitation to be able to participate in the programme. The child should be able to crawl or walk, so is best for parents with children 6-9 months and older.
Dayspring Trust
Call: 09 827 6321 or Email: admin@dayspring.org.nz
The Circle of Security Parenting programme is designed to help parents/caregivers strengthen their relationship with their child(ren).
This is an 8-week programme with one 2-hour session each week on a Wednesday. The programme is run each school term. Each week builds on the previous week, with topics such as: understanding your child's emotional world, supporting your child's ability to manage emotions, enhancing the development of child's self-esteem, and honouring the desire for all children to feel secure.
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
Nearby bus stops
Approx 10min walk from New Lynn train station
Free on-site parking available
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/mental-health/dayspring-trust/