Maketu Health & Social Services

3 Little Waihi Road, Maketu, Paengaroa

Contact Details

Phone (07) 533 2551
Fax (07) 533 2541
Email admin@maketuhauora.org.nz

Street Address

3 Little Waihi Road
Maketu
Paengaroa 3189

Description

Maketu Health and Social Services is a kaupapa Māori charitable trust who provides high quality health and social services to Maketu and surrounding communities in the Western Bay of Plenty.

Mauri ora e te iwi, rarau mai ki te Whare Hauora o Maketu.

Services include:

  • Whānau Ora - Mental Health and Addictions support for Adults
    Individually tailored support that assists whānau to reach their goals and aspirations, overcoming any negative barriers.
  • Ahi Ora - Mental Health and Addictions for youth and children
  • Kaumātua Day Programmes
    Group programmes and individual support to assist koroua, kuia to lead active, fulfilling lifestyles.
  • Mate Huka Programme - Support people through Diabetes.
  • Rangatahi Maia - School Holiday Programmes
  • Non Violence Programmes
  • Te Arawa Whānau Ora
  • Family Centred Services
  • Counselling
  • Food Support

Read more about these services below

Staff

  • Rangatahi Maia | Ramona Lidgard
  • Te Arawa Whānau Ora / Pare Tapsell
  • Ahi Ora and Whānau Ora / Nadene Harisunker
  • Non Violence Programme / Susan (Huhana) Smith and Karen Waerea
  • Kaumātua Day Programme | Tepora Ownens and Cath Prince
  • Mate Huka - Ramona Lidgard
  • NVP Administration | Dale Eru
  • Tumuaki | Susan (Huhana) Smith

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No charges apply

Hours

Mon – Tue 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wed 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Thu – Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).

Languages Spoken

English, Māori

Programmes

Ahi Ora

The Ahi Ora programme aims to reduce rangatahi substance abuse by focusing and supporting the strengths of individuals to reviatalise their wellbeing and resilience. This programme is available to youth and adolescents aged between the ages of 10-24 years who are exposed to or in the early stages of developing drug and alcohol problems. The programme provides awareness around substance abuse and draws inspiration from the legends of Maui. Participants will explore and learn to harness the positive energies within themselves to better identify who they are and where they want to be, creating an optimistic future for the individual. Benefits: One on One Mentoring, Cultural Development, Personal Development, Drug and Alcohol Education

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD)

Regions

Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

This programme is available to youth and adolescents aged between the ages of 10-24 years who are exposed to or in the early stages of developing drug and alcohol problems.

Referrals can be made by whānau, schools, social workers and other health professionals.

Description

The Ahi Ora programme aims to reduce rangatahi substance abuse by focusing and supporting the strengths of individuals to reviatalise their wellbeing and resilience.

This programme is available to youth and adolescents aged between the ages of 10-24 years who are exposed to or in the early stages of developing drug and alcohol problems.

The programme provides awareness around substance abuse and draws inspiration from the legends of Maui. Participants will explore and learn to harness the positive energies within themselves to better identify who they are and where they want to be, creating an optimistic future for the individual.

Benefits: One on One Mentoring, Cultural Development, Personal Development, Drug and Alcohol Education

Whānau Ora

Whānau Ora is a kaupapa Māori mental health and support service for adults and their whānau who are living independently within the community. Whānau Ora is a strength based approach that places whānau at the centre of service delivery. The service works holistically alongside individuals and their whānau to identify their goals and aspirations within the overall aim of leading healthy, self-sufficient lifestyles as a collective. Benefits: Confidential Support Service, One on One Mentoring, Advocacy and Support, Collaboration with External Agencies

Programme Areas

Mental health, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

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

Regions

Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

This is an open service for adults aged 18 years + and their whānau.

Referrals can be made by self-referral, your whānau or other health professionals.

Description

Whānau Ora is a kaupapa Māori mental health and support service for adults and their whānau who are living independently within the community.

Whānau Ora is a strength based approach that places whānau at the centre of service delivery. The service works holistically alongside individuals and their whānau to identify their goals and aspirations within the overall aim of leading healthy, self-sufficient lifestyles as a collective.

Benefits: Confidential Support Service, One on One Mentoring, Advocacy and Support, Collaboration with External Agencies

Services Provided

Abuse and violence support
Stopping violence services
Kaupapa Māori
Pregnancy and parenting
Social work
Budgeting and help with debt
Employment support
Legal / civil services
Community nursing
Family / whānau support
Injury support services
Social and group activities
Wellness / healthy lifestyle
Whānau Ora
Youth mentoring / development

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Additional Details

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

Region

Bay of Plenty, Lakes


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