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Pirirākau Hauora - Mental Health Services

Mental Health Service, Kaupapa Māori

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Description

Pirirākau Hauora provides a range of Kaupapa Māori Health Services including mental health services for tamariki, rangatahi (children & adolescents) and pākeke (adults). Please see below for the Mental Health Services available or see the Pirirākau Hauora website for more information on GP and other health services. More

Ages

Adult / Pakeke, Child / Tamariki

How do I access this service?

Anyone can access, Contact us, Walk in, Make an appointment

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Free of Charge

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

If you are in crisis and requiring support outside of our work hours please phone the Crisis Team at 0800 800 508.

However, if you're feeling unsafe or unwell and need someone to talk to, please ring or text the helpline at 1737. This number will give you access to a professional counsellor 24 hours and 7 days a week.

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), Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Tūāpapa Care Team

Tūāpapa Services Supporting Tamariki/Rangatahi/Pākeke Wellbeing At Pirirākau Hauora we offer compassionate and culturally grounded support for tamariki/rangatahi aged 0-19 years and up to their 20th birthday, and pākeke experiencing low to medium mental health needs. Our services are tailored to meet the unique circumstances of each individual and whānau, ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and supported on their journey to well-being. What We Offer: 🌿 Mental Health Support: Personalised support for individuals and whānau with low to medium mental health challenges. We provide a safe and understanding space to help navigate life's difficulties. 📝 Holistic Assessments: We work alongside tamariki/rangatahi/pākeke and their whānau to gain a full picture of their needs, strengths, and aspirations. 📄 Tūāpapa Care Plan: Our Tūāpapa System of Care respects each person’s right to choose what is right for them based on their own beliefs and customs. It allows different approaches to be used to meet the needs of whānau and considers all things that can lead to good health and wellbeing. A collaborative care plan is developed to guide and support each individual/whānau with practical steps toward their wellbeing goals, using the Tūāpapa System of Care. This unique model, created by our kaumātua, is grounded in the values of tika (doing what is right), pono (integrity and truth), and aroha (compassion and love). 🔄 Follow-up Visits: Ongoing check-ins to ensure consistent support, to build trust, and adapt plans as needed. 🤝 Overall Support for Your Needs: Whether it's connecting with services, providing emotional support, or helping navigate systems, we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way. Our service includes but is not limited to: Advocacy Assessment (including Cultural Assessments) Case Management Support Planning and Managing Wellness Referrals to other services Tamariki and Rangatahi services are based at 3 Lochhead Rd Pakeke/Adult services are based at 4 Paparoa Road

Programme Areas

Kaupapa Māori, Mental health

Programme Type

Kaupapa Māori mental health, Mental health assessment and treatment, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Referrals can be made in the following ways:

  • Self-referral
  • Whānau referral
  • Iwi or Hapū Agency Referral
  • Community Organisation Referral
  • Mental Health Service Referral
  • Social Service Agency Referral
  • GP, or other health professional

We offer services to people who:

  • Have a diagnosed or suspected mental health problem (e.g. depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)
  • Are seeking information about mental ill-health, its treatment and prevention
  • Are whānau members or are the significant other of a person with a mental health problem, as identified by that person

Age criteria for services are:

  • Tamariki & Rangatahi 0-24 years
  • Pakeke/Adult 25-65 years
Description

Tūāpapa Services

Supporting Tamariki/Rangatahi/Pākeke Wellbeing

At Pirirākau Hauora we offer compassionate and culturally grounded support for tamariki/rangatahi aged 0-19 years and up to their 20th birthday, and pākeke experiencing low to medium mental health needs. Our services are tailored to meet the unique circumstances of each individual and whānau, ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and supported on their journey to well-being.

What We Offer:

🌿 Mental Health Support: Personalised support for individuals and whānau with low to medium mental health challenges. We provide a safe and understanding space to help navigate life's difficulties.

📝 Holistic Assessments:  We work alongside tamariki/rangatahi/pākeke and their whānau to gain a full picture of their needs, strengths, and aspirations.

📄 Tūāpapa Care Plan: Our Tūāpapa System of Care respects each person’s right to choose what is right for them based on their own beliefs and customs. It allows different approaches to be used to meet the needs of whānau and considers all things that can lead to good health and wellbeing.

A collaborative care plan is developed to guide and support each individual/whānau with practical steps toward their wellbeing goals, using the Tūāpapa System of Care. This unique model, created by our kaumātua, is grounded in the values of tika (doing what is right), pono (integrity and truth), and aroha (compassion and love).

🔄 Follow-up Visits: Ongoing check-ins to ensure consistent support, to build trust, and adapt plans as needed.

🤝 Overall Support for Your Needs: Whether it's connecting with services, providing emotional support, or helping navigate systems, we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

 Our service includes but is not limited to:

  • Advocacy
  • Assessment (including Cultural Assessments)
  • Case Management
  • Support Planning and Managing Wellness
  • Referrals to other services

Tamariki and Rangatahi services are based at 3 Lochhead Rd

Pakeke/Adult services are based at 4 Paparoa Road

 

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Quiet, low sensory environment

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly

Contact Details

If you are requiring urgent support whilst in crisis and outside of our normal working hours, please contact the Acute Care Team at 0800800508.

If you need to talk with someone because you're feeling unwell and requiring support then please call or text  the helpline at 1737. There will be a professional counsellor available for you to talk to 24 hours and 7 days a week.

Youthline (24/7) 0800376633. - Free text 234 or email: talk@youthline.co.nz
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Street Address

4 Paparoa Road
Te Puna
Bay Of Plenty 3172

Postal Address

3 Lochhead Rd
RD6 Te Puna
Tauranga 3176

This page was last updated at 1:47PM on June 10, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Pirirākau Hauora - Mental Health Services.