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Poutiri Trust - Poutangata (Mental Health & Addiction Services)

Mental Health Service, Kaupapa Māori, Addiction, Problem gambling

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Description

Poutiri Charitable Trust provides whānau ora, mental health and AOD support to tamariki and rangatahi (child/youth) and pakeke (adults) in the Bay of Plenty.

Poutiri Charitable Trust was established in 1997 to contract and develop Māori Health Providers within the Bay of Plenty region to deliver on a variety of health and wellbeing services.

See below for the Mental Health & Addictions Services provided under Poutangata. Poutiri Charitable Trust also delivers community nursing services through our Pouwhenua service and general health and wellbeing services with our Whānau Ora service. 

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

This service is free to eligible clients.  You must be a NZ citizen or resident to access these services. 

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Please refer to Poutiri Wellness Centre for our medical centre opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period.  

Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (28 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English, Māori

Programmes

Mental Health & Addictions (Adult)

Our community based clinical service provides comprehensive assessments and treatment for adults with co-existing disorders (Mental Health and Addiction). We work collaboratively with our Whānau Support service to provide wrap around support for wider whānau. We value self-determination and work alongside people to identify their goals. Whilst it is important to deal with the past, the recovery journey is not about getting back to normal but rather finding the individuals new normal.

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Community based support - gambling, Community based support - other, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Training - other addictions

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

We have an open referral process.  You can download and complete our referral form (attached below) and email to referral@poutiri.org or drop in to our offices.  Our staff will endeavour to contact you about your referral within three (3) working days. 

Description

Our community based clinical service provides comprehensive assessments and treatment for adults with co-existing disorders (Mental Health and Addiction).  We work collaboratively with our Whānau Support service to provide wrap around support for wider whānau.

We value self-determination and work alongside people to identify their goals.  Whilst it is important to deal with the past, the recovery journey is not about getting back to normal but rather finding the individuals new normal.

Kaiarahi Tamariki & Rangatahi (Child)

Our community based non-clinical service provides support for tamariki and rangatahi up to the age of 18 with alcohol and/or other drug problems or dependence as well as mental health support. We focus on their strengths, promoting and protecting the wellbeing and rights of children. We also promote early intervention in the lives of children to promote better mental wellbeing and social outcomes for children referred to our service.

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

We have an open referral process.  You can download and complete our referral form (attached below) and email to referral@poutiri.org or drop in to our offices.  Our staff will endeavour to contact you about your referral within three (3) working days. 

Description

Our community based non-clinical service provides support for tamariki and rangatahi up to the age of 18 with alcohol and/or other drug problems or dependence as well as mental health support.

We focus on their strengths, promoting and protecting the wellbeing and rights of children.

We also promote early intervention in the lives of children to promote better mental wellbeing and social outcomes for children referred to our service. 

Whānau Support

Our service aims to empower whānau as a whole rather than focusing separately on the individual family members and their problems. We offer a wide range of support services including group programmes, community/peer support and advocacy.

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

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

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

We have an open referral process.  You can download and complete our referral form (attached below) and email to reception@poutiri.org or drop in to our offices.  Our staff will endeavour to contact you about your referral within three (3) working days. 

Description

Our service aims to empower whānau as a whole rather than focusing separately on the individual family members and their problems.  We offer a wide range of support services including group programmes, community/peer support and advocacy.

Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health - Clinical (Whakatāne)

Our Whakatāne community based kaupapa Māori service caters for infants, children and young adults (up to the age of 18) who need support to maintain their mental wellbeing. We focus on strengths, promoting and protecting the wellbeing and rights of children. We also promote early intervention in the lives of children to promote better mental wellbeing and social outcomes for children referred to our service. Our clinician is based in Whakatāne and available to work with clients across the Eastern Bay of Plenty community from Thornton to Ōhope and inland to Ruatoki.

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Community based support - mental health, Kaupapa Māori - mental health

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

We have an open referral process.  You can download and complete our referral form (attached below) and email to referral@poutiri.org or drop in to our offices.  Our staff will endeavour to contact you about your referral within three (3) working days. 

Description

Our Whakatāne community based kaupapa Māori service caters for infants, children and young adults (up to the age of 18) who need support to maintain their mental wellbeing. 

We focus on strengths, promoting and protecting the wellbeing and rights of children.

We also promote early intervention in the lives of children to promote better mental wellbeing and social outcomes for children referred to our service.

Our clinician is based in Whakatāne and available to work with clients across the  Eastern Bay of Plenty community from Thornton to Ōhope and inland to Ruatoki.

Additional Details

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

Website

Contact Details

Contact us online here

35 Commerce Lane
(rear of 74 Jellicoe Street)
Te Puke
Bay Of Plenty 3119

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Street Address

35 Commerce Lane
(rear of 74 Jellicoe Street)
Te Puke
Bay Of Plenty 3119

Postal Address

PO Box 148
Te Puke

This page was last updated at 10:13AM on December 4, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Poutiri Trust - Poutangata (Mental Health & Addiction Services).