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Mental Health Education and Resource Centre (MHERC)
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Description
The Mental Health Education and Resource Centre (MHERC) provides information, a free public library (including e-library), as well as professional development, workplace education and community education about mental health, resilience, wellbeing, mental illness and addictions.
How do I access this service?
Contact us
We are open Monday - Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm (excluding public holidays) and can be contacted via phone, email or in person.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not offer clinical services.
Walk in
We are open Monday - Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm (excluding public holidays).
PLEASE NOTE: We do not offer clinical services.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Closed on public holidays.
Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Talk Time Online offers free educational online groups for people to start a kōrero about mental health and learn helpful tips. Groups give people the opportunity to participate or remain anonymous if they choose. Sessions are currently held online via Zoom. Details about the current Talk Time Online programme can be found here. Please note: Talk Time Online is not a clinical service. For more information or enquiries about Talk Time Online please contact us.
Talk Time Online offers free educational online groups for people to start a kōrero about mental health and learn helpful tips. Groups give people the opportunity to participate or remain anonymous if they choose. Sessions are currently held online via Zoom. Details about the current Talk Time Online programme can be found here. Please note: Talk Time Online is not a clinical service. For more information or enquiries about Talk Time Online please contact us.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol, Mental health
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Peer support (alcohol or drug)
- Regions
All of New Zealand
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
Self-referral.
Description
Talk Time Online offers free educational online groups for people to start a kōrero about mental health and learn helpful tips. Groups give people the opportunity to participate or remain anonymous if they choose. Sessions are currently held online via Zoom. Details about the current Talk Time Online programme can be found here.
Please note: Talk Time Online is not a clinical service. For more information or enquiries about Talk Time Online please contact us.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Quiet, low sensory environment, Assistance to move around, Mobility parking space
Additional Details
Phone, Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Document Downloads
- MHERC Location Map and Car Parking (PDF, 1.1 MB)
Public Transport
Buses that go closest to our new location are 7, 60, 140
Parking
On street parking is available outside the building on Hazeldean Road (including disability parks). There is also parking available on level 5 of the neighbouring car park building at 14 Hazeldean Road (use Parkable app to pay). NOTE: There are several mobility parks available on Hazeldean Road outside the building for people with disabilities.
Website
Contact Details
12 Hazeldean Road, Addington, Christchurch
Canterbury
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Phone
(03) 365 5344
Website
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Freephone
0800 424 399
Contact us online here
Street Address
Level 1
12 Hazeldean Road
Addington
Christchurch
Canterbury 8024
Postal Address
PO Box 7060
Sydenham
Christchurch 8240
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This page was last updated at 2:48PM on May 14, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Mental Health Education and Resource Centre (MHERC).