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Poutini Waiora - Counselling Services

Mental Health Service, Kaupapa Māori, Addiction

Today

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

Poutini Waiora is a Kaupapa Māori Health and Social Service provider that delivers holistic care, including Peer Support and AOD counselling, to whānau across Te Tai O Poutini.

Please visit the Poutini Waiora website for information on our full range of health and social services. 

Staff

Our team includes Nurse Practitioner (mobile), Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Registered Social Workers, (DAPAANZ), Registered well-child practitioner (Tamariki Ora Nurse), Vaccinators, Mental Health & AOD clinical, Peer Support Mental Health (He Hikoi Manaaki), Mana Ake in schools programme (tamariki), Kaiawhina support, Restorative Programmes Tāne and Wāhine (family violence), Rangatahi service (Ko Wai Au).

Ages

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke

How do I access this service?

Anyone can access, Referral, Contact us, Home visit provider, Website / App

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply.

Hours

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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), Westland Anniversary (1 Dec), Buller Anniversary (2 Feb), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Languages Spoken

English, Māori

Programmes

West Coast
    All Programme Areas
      All Age Groups
        All Referral Types
          He Hikoi Manaaki Peer Support

          Providing a range of wraparound supports to help whānau navigate complex life circumstances that impact their health, wellbeing, and ability to self-manage. The goal is to improve overall wellbeing outcomes.
          Programme Areas

          Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori, Mental health

          Programme Type

          Kaupapa Māori mental health, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Peer support (alcohol or drug)

          Regions

          West Coast

          Age Groups

          Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

          Referral Types

          Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

          Referral Process

          If you think we are the organisation to help you, please send us a referral.

          Click here for our referral form and general enquiry information.

          If we are not the correct service for you, we will work to navigate you to the best service for your needs.

          Description

          Providing a range of wraparound supports to help whānau navigate complex life circumstances that impact their health, wellbeing, and ability to self-manage.  The goal is to improve overall wellbeing outcomes.

          Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselling

          Addressing substance use issues through a holistic, culturally grounded approach that respects and integrates Māori values, beliefs and practices. This service goes beyond the medical and psychological models of addiction treatment emphasising the importance of whānau (family), whakapapa (genealogy), tikanga (customs), and wairua (spirituality) in the healing journey.
          Programme Areas

          Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

          Programme Type

          Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction

          Regions

          West Coast

          Age Groups

          Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

          Referral Types

          Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

          Referral Process

          If you think we are the organisation to help you, please send us a referral.

          Click here for our referral form and general enquiry information.

          If we are not the correct service for you, we will work to navigate you to the best service for your needs.

          Description

          Addressing substance use issues through a holistic, culturally grounded approach that respects and integrates Māori values, beliefs and practices.  This service goes beyond the medical and psychological models of addiction treatment emphasising the importance of whānau (family), whakapapa (genealogy), tikanga (customs), and wairua (spirituality) in the healing journey.

          Disability Assistance

          Wheelchair access, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around

          Additional Details

          Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly, Phone, Online / virtual / app, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, LGBTQIA+ friendly

          Public Transport

          We provide an outreach service to visit clients.
          We can provide transport if none is available.

          Parking

          All offices have free parking.

          Website

          www.poutiniwaiora.co.nz

          Contact Details

          12 Revell Street, Hokitika

          West Coast

          8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

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          280 Palmerston Street, Westport

          West Coast

          8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

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          This page was last updated at 10:19AM on May 15, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Poutini Waiora - Counselling Services.