Nau mai, haere mai – welcome. This is a locally-maintained list of wellbeing / support services in Taranaki. Spotted an out-of-date entry, or an organisation which is missing? Please drop us an email to let us know, and we’ll sort it! Thank you:)
You can select a category below, on the left; or search for a keyword, or just browse the full directory.
Mā tōu rourou, mā taku rourou ka ora te iwi – With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.
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Hi! My name is Jemma.
I am a Certified ADHD Coach in New Zealand with a professional background in nursing, I bring a special perspective to ADHD coaching and consultancy. I’m here to share my extensive knowledge and offer practical help for individuals and parents on their journey to manage and thrive with ADHD. If you’re seeking support, practical strategies, education, or coaching around your own or your child’s ADHD, you’ve come to the right place!
- Free Support Group for parents: Come and join us for a coffee and discussion about all things parenting and ADHD. This is a supportive space for sharing listening, connecting and getting some support and answers to your questions. Find out about upcoming dates from my website or from Flourish Taranaki
- Public events: Dates and times are listed on my website.
- ADHD Coaching
- Parent and Families Coaching
- Education for educators and workplaces
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We are a Non-Profit Organisation that looks after people with memory concerns, their carers/whānau and support people. We are a team of 14 that covers Taranaki, including three based in South Taranaki. We run education sessions, support groups for carers and Alz cafes for people with memory concerns and their carer, whānau or support person. We run day programmes in New Plymouth (4 times a week Tuesday to Friday) and Hawera (2 times a week, Tuesdays and Fridays) where clients come to us for socialisation, cognitive activities and much more. We work closely with other MDTs to ensure the very best outcomes and supports are available for our clients.
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Aoake te Rā: Bereaved by Suicide Service
We are a free service that provides therapeutic support to anyone impacted by suicide loss.
Our Providers offer a brief therapeutic response that supports individuals and whānau who have lost someone to suicide, helping them to honour their grief and letting it find a place in their adjusted future.
The service is:
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- Free
- Available to all ages, at any time following loss
- Available to anyone navigating loss by suicide (whānau, friends, colleagues, discoverer, communities)
- Sessions can support individuals, couples, whānau groups or a combination
- Available nationwide
- Available face to face, online, phone or a combination
Please visit our website to make a referral, or Leave us a message on 0800 000 053 (please leave name and contact details)
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Two of the services Bishops Action Foundation offer is in supporting the wellness of children and youth and is the only intervention of its type offered in the Taranaki region.
Seasons for Growth
Is a peer support programme for children and young people from the ages of 5-17 experiencing severe grief or loss caused by separation of parents, death, serious illness or imprisonment of a parent or close relative or a period of foster care.
As well as providing the 9 week programme for children and youth, Seasons also provides a 4 week programme for those siblings or children/youth who have a whānau member who is suffering from a long term illness or health issue that has brought significant change to the young person’s life.
Parent programmes are also available which enables parents/caregivers to understand their child’s journey while participating in the programme.
Referrals are made by any parent/whānau, schools, health professionals and social services.
Contact Details: Central Taranaki – Heather 027 801 0633, North Taranaki – Judy 027 703 3769, South Taranaki – Angela 027 280 3085
Manna
Manna is a transitional home in Taranaki that provides a six month live-in programme for 16–21 year olds who have experienced challenges in life to develop into healthy, resilient adults. We incorporate a nurturing home environment, tailor made support, life skills, engagement in education, employment or training, peer support, physical activities, access to professional care and spiritual & cultural practices, followed by up to 12 additional months of mentoring. At the heart of our mahi we believe that each young person is a valuable taonga, carrying mana, great potential, and is worth investing in. Their lives and actions matter and make a difference in the world. Our hope is that taiohi will have a sense of whanaungatanga at Manna Home, will grow in their skills and build up their mana and self-worth as they learn to make healthy positive choices for themselves, their future and those around them.
Referrals can be made here https://www.mannayouth.org.nz/apply
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Building Wellness Taranaki uplifts the wellbeing of people and businesses in Taranaki’s construction, trades, and related industries – including their whānau. We offer practical training, educational events, one-on-one mentoring, and full wraparound support that spans both personal and workplace challenges. Whether it’s building resilience, navigating tough times, or strengthening workplace culture, we’re here to help our people get back on track, and stay well. http://www.buildingwellness.co.nz
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Offering support for life, relationships, and energetics through individual, couples, and group sessions for both adolescents and adults.
Jessica works alongside you to co-create an intentional, supportive environment where you can build the skills, insight, and strategies needed to move forward and live a more fulfilling life.
At the heart of this work is whakawhanaungatanga—the ongoing process of building and nurturing relationships, starting from within.
Together with her husband, social worker Travis Edeland, Jessica also offers joint couples sessions to provide deeper, more integrated support.
In addition, Jessica collaborates with Aileen Katanella through Creative Connections NZ, offering unique playshops and natural products that foster creativity, connection, and wellbeing.
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The Grief Centre has provided counselling, support groups, resources, education and training, and bereavement support to New Zealanders for over 15 years.
Our mission is to support every person through their individual loss and grief journey by providing quality counselling, resources, and support groups; sourcing necessary funding; delivering appropriate training, education and research opportunities; partnering with aligned organisations; and effectively engaging with our communities.
Our Kaupapa is to support every person, regardless of financial circumstance. We provide loss and grief counselling, resources and support groups for youth, adults, families and whānau experiencing any form of significant loss. We have local counsellors available in Taranaki for in-person, over the phone or online through zoom.
We also run a professional education and training programme, present at community talks and events, and we partner with funeral homes to provide grief care after funerals.
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InsideOUT Kōaro is a national charity that helps rainbow (LGBTQIA+) young people live fulfilling, joyous lives through their work to increase the safety of school and community spaces. InsideoOUT Kōaro delivers a variety of advocacy and support to young people through hosting youth groups and helping students to establish rainbow clubs at school. We also provide professional development workshops to school staff, mental health and addiction staff, and other community organisations. In addition to this mahi, we bring events for young people to the community. We offer non-judgemental, inclusive resources to whānau, students, staff and allies alike and if we cannot provide the right support, we can connect people to the folk who can. No referral is required, just send Dando an email!
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Kia ora – I am Julie, Owner of Julie Knight Therapy.
I am a registered Social Worker, who works with a range of people who struggle with their mental health.
I specialise in Eating Disorders, Play Therapy, and work with people of all ages who struggle with anxiety and depression.
I also contract for ACC Sensitive claims, Gumboot Friday and Benestar.
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Kenzie’s Gift | Supporting the Mental Wellbeing of Tamariki and Rangatahi
At Kenzie’s Gift, we stand alongside tamariki (children) and mātātahi (young people) navigating the death of a parent or sibling, or serious illness in their whānau (family).
Grief and serious illness can be tough, and no child or rangatahi should have to go through it alone. That’s why we provide free, professional mental health support, ensuring tamariki and their whānau have the care and tools they need to get through life’s hardest times.
How We Support
- One-on-one therapy with registered clinical psychologists and psychotherapists. We have therapists available in Taranaki. Request support through our website https://www.kenziesgift.com/contact
- Support kits & resources to help tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau through grief and serious illness
- Expert advice & practical tools to help whānau support their tamariki
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I work closely alongside Taranaki Retreat as their Life Coach, Lead Coach. Through this collaboration we have created tools and models that bring a fresh approach to those that may feel they have “tried everything else.” Offering a future focused opportunity can be a refreshing alternative for our tangata whaiora that are ready to look at what the next chapter could hold.
I work 1:1 and with groups/workshops in person and online.
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If you are a male who has experienced sexual abuse, you are not alone. Male Survivors Taranaki is here to support you in creating a happier, healthier future.
Our services offer you the opportunity for confidentiality, no judgement, self determination, and a focus on hope and recovery.
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Deborah works with a wide age range of clients and presenting problems. She has a special interest in working with people experiencing anxiety, grief and loss, trauma and those experiencing times of transition and change in their lives. Deborah has experience working with all age groups in her own private practice. Previously she worked as a Guidance Counsellor in schools and as a Counsellor/Arts Psychotherapist with Hospice. Funding can be obtained through ACC Sensitive claims, Gumboot Friday, Clearhead, Aoake te Rā, Victim Support, WINZ, Telus, Instep, Vitae , TPC or privately funded.
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Who Are We?
Our community based Mental Health Services (Mental Health NZ) support tangata whaiora in determining and realising their goals and aspirations. Our Recovery Facilitators work in partnership with people to develop a collaborative and respectful relationship, taking a holistic, strengths-based approach based on the health and wellbeing model of Te Whare Tapa Whā. Our range of services span the continuum from community-based acute alternatives to post-acute support and respite when needed, through to supporting people to live well in their local community.
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Our Recovery Facilitators work with people to encourage and facilitate improvement of their health and wellbeing so they can thrive. We work with DHB clinical teams, primary care, community housing and support services, drug and alcohol services, Māori health providers, and other community providers to deliver person and whānau centric services. We provide this support to people living in their own homes, encouraging them to engage with their communities, including a focus on work or meaningful occupation, education and social activities.
Obtain our referral form to send off to: [email protected] then our Service Manager will be in touch.
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At Pathways, we truly care about supporting people on their path to wellness. We understand that everyone’s journey is unique and walk alongside tāngata whai ora every step of the way. By embracing the strength of whānau and community, we support people to achieve their goals and live full lives, hopeful and connected to what matters to them.
We offer a wide range of support services for adults, and through our youth brand, Real, we also support young people to navigate the highs and lows of daily life.
Pathways provide a range of adult community-based support, short stay respite, and housing and recovery services.
Our Real youth services include short stay respite, and a community based team (Whetū Marewa) helping our young people build resilience, confidence and wellbeing.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for information on how to be referred to our services.
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Angela Byelich is a PREKURE certified Master Health Coach specialising in Anxiety.
Working in partnership, Ange can support you to drop the struggle with anxiety and reclaim your life.
– Whole-person approach
– Future-focused
– Evidence-based
– Lived experience
– Flexible sessions (online, in-person, outdoors)
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Our Dietitians, Pharmacists and Social Workers work with people with long term conditions to help them to better self-manage their health. We accept referrals from health and community providers or people can self-refer.
Eligibility criteria; patients must be:
• Aged over 15 years
• Diagnosed with a long term condition e.g. DM Type 1 or 2, CHF, CVD, COPD
• Identified as high risk of developing a long term condition ie. IGT/pre-diabetes
• Eligible for publicly funded health care in New Zealand
And any of the following:
• Medication management concerns e.g. polypharmacy, multiple prescribers, non-adherence
• Nutritional concerns e.g. elevated or significantly lowered BMI
• Have difficulties self-caring/self-managing
• Identified concerns regarding lifestyle/environment/support
• Identified concerns regarding communication/memory/disengagement with health services
How to refer:
• Refer via https://taranaki.itsmyhealth.nz/
• Use e-referral for Pinnacle ExCT (Dietetics/Social Work/Pharmacist) via Best Practice.
• If via Te Whatu Ora – Taranaki, refer using CHIC referral form on WebPas.
• Specify reason for referral clearly and include recent relevant clinical results.
• Team members will refer to others within and external to Pinnacle where the need is identified on assessment.
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Progress to Health works to create communities without barriers by supporting people and their families to reduce the impact of their health condition or disability on the way they want to live their lives. Our foundation and expertise sits with mental wellbeing.
Progress to Health is a regional community organization, based in Hamilton, but providing services throughout the Waikato, Taranaki and Taupo.
Progress to Health is unique because of our complete focus on the person first, by always looking for innovative and creative ways of approaching everyday things.
If the person is not better off because of our actions, we do not do it. This means that the service we deliver reflects everyone’s needs and aspirations – whether it be to learn a new skill or have some assistance to finding employment.
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We’re proudly part of the Pathways and Wise Group whānau providing community based mental health and alcohol and other drug support services. We support taiohi to live full lives; hopeful and connected to what matters to them. Our youth services are designed to meet the needs of taiohi, whānau, and their community:
Whetū Marewa: Whetū Marewa is our mental health support service in Taranaki that brings together our clinical workforce and youth workers, to make accessing support fast, easy, and even fun! Our aim is to build confidence, resilience, and wellbeing in taiohi who may be living with mild to moderate mental health, or challenges from alcohol or other drug usage, or social stressors. We can take self and whānau referrals this service.
Respite: Our youth respite service in Taranaki provides a safe and caring environment for young people who may be going through a tough time dealing with things like anxiety and depression. It’s currently available from Monday to Friday. You can be referred to our respite services by Child and Adolescent Mental Health services at Te Whatu Ora, or by Taiohi Ora at Tui Ora.
Whānau support: While our services are designed and built to meet the needs of young people, whānau are part of the journey too. We’re committed to including whānau in the support we provide, strengthening relationships within whānau, and encouraging helpful communication.
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The Salvation Army Community Connection service takes an active approach to ensuring people needing help can access information, support and services across multiple government agencies and service providers.
The Community Connection service supports the welfare needs of individuals and whānau who have been affected by COVID-19, this could be different for everyone, you may have experienced a change in your mental, emotional or physical needs, or need support financially due to the impacts of COVID-19, we can look at ways to help support you and your whānau.
You can self-refer
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Sands Taranaki facilitates options and provides meaningful support to bereaved whānau while they navigate their own journey after the loss of a pregnancy, baby or infant.
Sands Taranaki is a registered charity operated by bereaved parent volunteers. We offer empathy and understanding while maintaining Sands NZ core values and code of conduct at the centre of what we do ensuring a professional and professional service.
We meet with families and provide memory making opportunities, such as photos, hand and foot castings, imprints and memory boxes. We also run support meetings, coffee group catch ups and baby loss awareness events. We support families both at the time of their loss and in the months and years that follow.
Our monthly support meetings take place in New Plymouth and Hāwera.
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Kia ora; Taranaki Retreat offers a ‘Space to Breathe’ for individuals or whānau going through tough times – people helping people; alongside-you holistic peer-support, connected up and working hand-in-hand with our clinical services – each of us doing our bit to make sure that you are heard and cared for.
People reach out, or when that is too hard, friends/whānau members and other caring services get in touch with us every single day to get some support rolling. That’s what we’re here for. We offer a Support Hub (Waimanako), an Outreach Support Hub (Waihāpai), a food truck (Waimanaaki), and a peaceful Time Out space in the country.
Waimanako is a “safe space” in New Plymouth (35 Octavius Place) with awesome kai and coffee, and many workshops and support groups. We’re open Monday to Friday (check out our website for our hours), and we’re On Pause on Weekends and Public Holidays. Listening Ear support is always available – you don’t need an appointment!
If you need kai support, we have a food truck ‘Waimanaaki’ which offers free kai for our community! Locations and times are available on our website and on our Facebook page ‘Waimanako; Support Hub’.
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Te Ara Pae trust is a not for profit organisation that provides professional counselling and support for individual and whānau who are affected by family and sexual violence. The organisation also provides counselling and group workshops for anger management. Counselling is also provided for the Rainbow Community. Mon – Fri: 9am–5pm
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Mental health and addiction services in Taranaki provides secondary level care. Services include acute mental health care, intensive inpatient care, services for the elderly, psychology, alcohol and other drug and also specialist services for tamariki and rangatahi.
Most services require a referral from a GP or other health / social service provider.
If you or someone you know is experiencing acute mental health distress, call the Mental Health Assessment & Brief Care Team on 0508 292 467 (option 1).
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This is Me Advocacy began with Janine realising that it was okay to tell her mental illness story, and that she could use it to help others. Janine tells her story in her book – This is Me: a Janine Mullin anxiety story.
She encourages everyone to tell their mental illness story to the world. By telling our stories we can bring about understanding and acceptance of mental illness in our society. Janine is passionate about fighting for the rights of people who struggle with mental illness, and raising awareness about the struggles some people face on a daily basis. Janine is available as a public speaker, or can be contacted by ANYBODY who needs advice, or just wants to chat.
tū mai koe kia mōhio ai te ao i a koe
stand tall so the world can know you
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Tui Ora wraps a korowai of support around you and your whānau, as you navigate your own way to bringing health and well-being into your life.
Our kaiārahi, registered nurses, publi health teams and hauora experts can awhi you with programmes and services designed for Māori, with Māori and by Māori. If you have a whānau hauora goal or want support getting something health-related sorted, we are there for you!
Our services include:
- Community nursing for long-term health conditions such as diabetes or heart disease
- Cancer nursing and support
- Tamariki Ora and childhood immunisations
- Pāhake Waiora/Older Person’s wellbeing
We can help with:
- Feelings of being overwhelmed or the need to get some balance mentally and emotionally
- Support for taiohi who are finding life a struggle at times
- Alcohol, gambling and drug addiction
- Stopping smoking
- Support to enable you to create positive change in you life.
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Whiria Te Tangata WellStop is a community-based organisation that aims to eliminate harmful sexual behaviour by enabling positive choices, strong whānau, and safer communities. We work proactively with clients and partners in the community to achieve this through our integrated service.
Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB):
We work with children, adolescents, adults, and whanau. The purpose of therapy is to help our clients resolve issues, understand their harmful behaviour, and to develop or enhance their skills to both prevent further harmful sexual behaviour and to build positive, fulfilling lives. Positive outcomes are enhanced by the strong involvement of support people. Family, whānau, and support people are also offered support.
This might include:
• Information or counselling to help understand or cope with the impacts of the harmful behaviour.
• Helping to refer to other services or find other support.
• Help with safety planning or monitoring a safety plan that has been developed.
• Practical assistance. We are not here to judge, punish, shame or blame. WellStop is a safe, confidential space (within limits of safety) to support people and their whānau to achieve positive change. We do our work with aroha and compassion.
ACC Sensitive Claims Counselling:
WellStop provides ACC Sensitive Claims counselling for victims/survivors of sexual harm and their family or whānau. Our counsellors are available for brief and full assessments, short-term therapy, and long-term therapy. Therapy can assist victims/survivors to understand and develop coping strategies for the wide range of effects that trauma and sexual harm can have. This service is funded by ACC and is subject to availability and ACC funding criteria.
Cost: most of our services are fully funded by government and are available free of charge.
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Formerly Supporting Families NZ, we’re Yellow Brick Road; a national organisation that provides mental health support for families who have a loved one experiencing mental health challenges.
After 40 years of experience working with people around New Zealand, we know that if the family of a loved one experiencing mental distress are correctly supported and empowered, the path they walk leads to increased wellbeing for the whole whānau.
We will walk alongside any family in New Zealand who needs support, knowledge, advocacy and empowerment as they journey towards mental wellbeing.
If you are concerned about a family member experiencing mental health challenges, we can help you.
