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Hauora Māori Mental Health | South Canterbury
Mental Health Service, Kaupapa Māori, Addiction
Today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Provide cultural care to Māori who are already receiving mental health or addiction support within South Canterbury Mental Health and Addictions Service.
How do I access this service?
Enrolled patients
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Crisis assistance is provided outside these hours by Health New Zealand South Canterbury Crisis Team. Call 0800 277 997.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
The Hauora Māori team are located in the Kensington Centre and provide cultural care to service users who identify as Māori. They assist with the wellbeing of takata whaiora and their whānau by providing cultural assessments and supporting recovery through the Te Whare Tapa Whā model. They can also assist takata whaiora with the process of reconnecting with their whānau, iwi and hapū if this is requested. A special room in the Kensington building (Te Whare Tiaki Mahana) is available for whānau meetings, if required.
The Hauora Māori team are located in the Kensington Centre and provide cultural care to service users who identify as Māori. They assist with the wellbeing of takata whaiora and their whānau by providing cultural assessments and supporting recovery through the Te Whare Tapa Whā model. They can also assist takata whaiora with the process of reconnecting with their whānau, iwi and hapū if this is requested. A special room in the Kensington building (Te Whare Tiaki Mahana) is available for whānau meetings, if required.
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction, Family / whānau support, Kaupapa Māori, Mental health
- Programme Type
Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Family / whānau support (addiction), Family / whānau support (mental health), Kaupapa Māori mental health, Mental health assessment and treatment
- Regions
South Canterbury
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
The Hauora Māori team Community Support Workers are available to Māori who are already receiving mental health or addiction support within South Canterbury Mental Health and Addictions Service.
Description
The Hauora Māori team are located in the Kensington Centre and provide cultural care to service users who identify as Māori. They assist with the wellbeing of takata whaiora and their whānau by providing cultural assessments and supporting recovery through the Te Whare Tapa Whā model. They can also assist takata whaiora with the process of reconnecting with their whānau, iwi and hapū if this is requested.
A special room in the Kensington building (Te Whare Tiaki Mahana) is available for whānau meetings, if required.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
Website
Contact Details
Kensington Centre, Corner High and Queen Streets, Timaru
South Canterbury
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
0800 277 997
Website
Corner of High Street and Queen Street
Timaru
Street Address
Corner of High Street and Queen Street
Timaru
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This page was last updated at 1:17PM on October 16, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Hauora Māori Mental Health | South Canterbury.