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

Closed today.

Mon – Fri	9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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

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Information & Resources

Whether you are seeking help for yourself or someone else, MHERC can provide information and resources including: Support: Friendly, knowledgeable staff to assist you in finding appropriate information and services to meet your needs Library: Free public library with books, DVDs and CDs on a wide range of topics. An e-library is also available. Resources: Brochures and fact sheets, including local support services available Canterbury/West Coast Mental Health Directory: available online here or hard copies can be purchased online or at our office - cost of hard copies is $12.00 plus postage/courier Workplace Education/Training: Contact MHERC staff for further information about current professional development opportunities, as well as options for in-house training to suit your organisation's needs Community Education: Occasionally MHERC delivers community seminars and workshops. These may be subject to funding availability. We recommend that you subscribe to our newsletters to be kept updated about these. Please note that MHERC is not a clinical service, however staff are happy to assist you to use the Mental Health and Addictions Service Finder Directory to connect you with local support organisations.

Programme Areas: Addictions - drug & alcohol, Gambling harm, Mental health
Programme Type: Workforce training - alcohol or drug addiction, Workforce training - gambling harm, Workforce training - mental health
Regions: West Coast, Canterbury
Age Groups: Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Referral Types: Self referral

Referral Process

Anyone can call or visit our office/library at Level 1, 12 Hazeldean Road, Addington, Christchurch during opening hours Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm. Alternatively contact us by phone (03) 365 5344 / 0800 424 399, or via email - info@mherc.org.nz

Description

Whether you are seeking help for yourself or someone else, MHERC can provide information and resources including:

Support: Friendly, knowledgeable staff to assist you in finding appropriate information and services to meet your needs
Library: Free public library with books, DVDs and CDs on a wide range of topics. An e-library is also available.
Resources: Brochures and fact sheets, including local support services available
Canterbury/West Coast Mental Health Directory: available online here or hard copies can be purchased online or at our office - cost of hard copies is $12.00 plus postage/courier
Workplace Education/Training: Contact MHERC staff for further information about current professional development opportunities, as well as options for in-house training to suit your organisation's needs
Community Education: Occasionally MHERC delivers community seminars and workshops. These may be subject to funding availability. We recommend that you subscribe to our newsletters to be kept updated about these.

Please note that MHERC is not a clinical service, however staff are happy to assist you to use the Mental Health and Addictions Service Finder Directory to connect you with local support organisations.

Professional Development

MHERC's professional development courses/workshops aim to enhance participants' knowledge, understanding and attitudes from a researched evidence and strengths based perspective. The sessions provide practical skills and tools for participants to use in their everyday practice. Courses are run throughout the year. MHERC can also provide onsite training to organisations. To view current courses scheduled, please visit our website. Webinar is also available for most sessions to people living outside of Christchurch. MHERC is also able to deliver education sessions for NGO's, agencies and businesses. Our expertise in workplace psychology and education enables us to provide both standard and customised solutions to help you achieve a happy, engaged, knowledgeable and skilled workforce. Please contact us on 0800 424399 to discuss your organisation's education requirements. Education sessions can be delivered both within Canterbury and in other regions, by arrangement. We regularly run free online workshops for the general community. Please refer to our website for our current programmes. A well-equipped meeting room is also available for hire to eligible community organisations and businesses at affordable rates.

Programme Areas: Addictions - drug & alcohol, Gambling harm, Mental health
Programme Type: Workforce training - alcohol or drug addiction, Workforce training - gambling harm, Workforce training - mental health
Regions: Canterbury
Age Groups: Adult / Pakeke
Referral Types: Self referral

Referral Process

Visit our website and click on the "Education and Workshops" tab for information on current courses and workshops available. Join our online webinar sessions from anywhere in New Zealand.

We can also deliver on-site sessions throughout New Zealand for many of our professional development/workplace education workshops. Please contact our Education Team on 0800 424 399 to discuss your organisation's education requirements and how we can assist you.

MHERC Semester Two 2025 Professional Development Programme (PDF, 13.6 MB)

Note: PDF downloads require the free Adobe Reader application to view.

Description

MHERC's professional development courses/workshops aim to enhance participants' knowledge, understanding and attitudes from a researched evidence and strengths based perspective. The sessions provide practical skills and tools for participants to use in their everyday practice. Courses are run throughout the year. MHERC can also provide onsite training to organisations. To view current courses scheduled, please visit our website. Webinar is also available for most sessions to people living outside of Christchurch.

MHERC is also able to deliver education sessions for NGO's, agencies and businesses. Our expertise in workplace psychology and education enables us to provide both standard and customised solutions to help you achieve a happy, engaged, knowledgeable and skilled workforce. Please contact us on 0800 424399 to discuss your organisation's education requirements. Education sessions can be delivered both within Canterbury and in other regions, by arrangement.

We regularly run free online workshops for the general community. Please refer to our website for our current programmes.

A well-equipped meeting room is also available for hire to eligible community organisations and businesses at affordable rates.

Talk Time Online

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

mherc.org.nz/

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12 Hazeldean Road, Addington, Christchurch

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