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 Spotted an out-of-date entry, or an organisation which is missing?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!
You can select a category below, search for a keyword, or just browse the full directory.
Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai 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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Jessica supports individuals and couples to find compassionate understanding, meaningful connection, and practical ways to express themselves more fully and authentically.
Grounded in whanaungatanga (relationships), her co-creative approach is informed by the Te Whare Tapa Whā model, creating a safe and respectful space to explore experiences at your own pace.
She holds a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a Certified Life Coach, Somatic Energy Therapist and Somatic Dance Facilitator.
Where? All of Taranaki and nationwide. Online, phone and in-person support available
When? Available Thursday and Friday: 10am to 6:30pm
Who? Those over 18 and their whānau.
Referrals are accepted from self or EAP.
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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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HIPs provide support for people with concerns about mental health, addiction, long-term conditions and general wellbeing. HIPs can see people of all ages and at all stages of their lives. They work with you to improve your overall wellbeing by providing support and follow-up for any physical, spiritual, social, or mental issues or concerns. Things often discussed include:
- Sleep problems
- Chronic pain
- Anxiety and stress
- Identity issues including cultural, sexual and gender
- Improving social issues (parenting, relationships, loneliness, domestic violence)
- Addiction concerns
But HIPs are not limited to working in specific areas, they’re generalists and will work with anyone about anything.
HIPs are part of the general practice team, so they usually work in a GP clinic or medical centre. Being based in a GP clinic means there are no barriers to who can see them, as long as you’re enrolled in the practice. Appointments are available every day. Half of the day is for booked appointments and half is for casual appointments to allow for same-day referrals and walk-ins. You can be referred by your GP or nurse or you can ask to see them yourself.
Seeing a HIP is FREE if you are registered with the practice.
HIPs provide brief interventions to improve wellbeing. Because the aim of the HIP role is to help as many people as possible, the brief intervention format is not designed to provide long-term therapy, trauma therapy or counselling. A brief intervention focuses on the present moment with the aim of providing you with some skills, knowledge or insight to support your goals, values in life and physical and mental wellbeing.A typical brief intervention consultation with a HIP will take 15-30 minutes. It includes asking some questions to find out what you would like to work on that day that would be the most helpful to you. This can include problem solving, planning, referrals or education. All patients leave with a wellbeing plan. Some people get what they need in one session, but you can return for follow-up sessions or to work on something new.
HIPs can support patients to contact other services or find supports, manage change, advocate, research and build relationships.
Click on the link to see a comprehensive list of Medical Practices in Taranaki that have HIP in practice, including Integrated Healthcare providers, online only bookings, and other mental health services.
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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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Journey is a private practice offering one-on-one treatment sessions, group workshops and practitioner training. My one-on-one work supports Nervous System Resilience and the Resolution of Shock and Trauma. The group work focuses on self-care techniques to tonify the Vagus Nerve, and brings you into your resources, resulting in a calm and centred lived experience. Training of practitioners imparts The TARA Approach understandings, underpinnings and techniques.
Support offered can include, Trauma Resolution, Nervous System Resilience, Vagus Nerve support, Cranial release, Concussion treatments, Self-Care coaching and practices. These offerings are for people of all walks of life and all ages.
Where? All of Taranaki. Support is available online, via phone and in-person.
When? Monday to Friday. Some courses are held over weekends.
Who? For people of all walks of life and all ages, including groups, workplaces, education providers, etc.
Referrals: Accept referrals from self, whānau, GP and other health professionals. Costs vary on a sliding scale.
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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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Kōia – mana kai, mana tangata (Gardening for well-being) is a holistic, gardening-based health initiative (building on the existing Green Prescription), which encourages participation in community gardening to boost physical, spiritual, emotional/mental, & family/social well-being, by embedding positive behaviour change.
This is a social prescribing, holistic, health improvement service. It uses the mana of recognised health professionals to refer their patients to coordinated community garden sessions In Taranaki.
The objective is to maintain & improve participants holistic well-being by being involved in community gardening activities. Based on the Māori hauora concept of “Te Whare Tapa Whā”, participants benefit through physical activity, social connection, community contribution, & spiritual wellbeing. This kaupapa is still getting established. More gardens & referrers are being developed.
It is not about learning to garden (although that sometimes happens); it is about being present in a healthy community space. However, it is strongly connected to other kai resilience (& sustainability) kaupapa so can help with the economic wellbeing as well (the 5th “wall” of the “whare”).
Where? Available in North, South and Coastal Taranaki.
When? Days and times vary across the different locations and seasons.
Who? All ages. Under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult
Referrals: We accept referrals from GP and other health professionals.
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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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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.
What Do We Do?
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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Olympus fitness & performance is a boxing and strength focused gym. We believe in building physical and mental strength and resilience through tautoko, commitment and strong supportive relationships. Through manaakitanga and whanaungatanga, we aim to strengthen our connection with community and create a space for tangata to support their hauora and growth. We have group classes and one-on-one sessions with personal trainers. Our membership include 24/7 access to the gym.
Where? Based in North Taranaki.
When? Gym is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Staff are available 9am until 5pm
Referrals: Anyone can join our gym. Costs vary and we are enrolled with Green Prescription.
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Papa Toa offers cultural consultancy, life coaching, workshops, rongoā Māori, and holistic healing sessions, dedicated to empowering individuals, whānau, and communities to achieve cultural resonance, wellbeing, and success.
Papa Toa provides a rongoā and wellbeing practice grounded in mātauranga Māori, tikanga, and whakapapa. We are also ACC-registered rongoā suppliers. Our consultations offer a holistic approach to healing that goes far beyond mirimiri alone, weaving together whakawhitiwhiti kōrero, pūrākau therapy, honohono, ritenga, karakia, and the use of rongoā plant medicine to support tinana, hinengaro, wairua, and mauri. Each session is guided by what is needed in that moment, recognising that healing is relational, spiritual, and embodied, and that true recovery comes from restoring balance across all aspects of wellbeing, not just treating symptoms.
Our Qualified Cultural Supervisor is also available for kaimahi in the health, societal services, education, judicial or government sectors. We offer in-person and online cultural supervision sessions.
Where? Available in-person in North Taranaki. Available online across Aotearoa.
When? Available Monday to Friday. Weekend appointments available by agreement. Please note that wait times for appointments can be up to 3 weeks.
Who? Individuals aged 10 year and older, Whānau, Hāpori/Communities, Workplaces, Education Providers.
Referrals: We accept referrals from self, whānau, GP and health professionals.
For non-ACC referrals, please contact us directly. Costs vary and are listed on our website.
To access support from ACC, you will need to contact them first. We do not charge extra for ACC consultations. ACC Phone 0800 101 996 or email [email protected]
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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 is a community based organisation supporting people with long-term mental health conditions or disabilities throughout the Waikato, Taranaki and Taupo.
With expertise in mental well-being, we work to support people to make positive changes in their lives by achieving personal goals and reconnecting with their community.
We place an emphasis on supporting and developing your strengths through individual or group activities that enhance mental and physical well-being.
Where? All of Taranaki, Waikato and Taupō. Support is offered online, via phone, and in-person
When? Our offices are open Monday to Friday; 8.30am to 5pm
Who? Those over 18 years old
Referrals are accepted from self, whānau/family, GPs, and other health professionals.
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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 New Plymouth Salvation Army is a Christian based charity. Our vision is to care for people, transform lives and reform society. Helping those in need through a number of programmes and services open to the community. We welcome everyone to our centre.
Church | Sunday Service 10.30am (Including children’s church). We also hold house churches on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Prayer (Karakia) | Tuesday to Friday 9:00am Early morning prayer and devotions to start your day.
Women’s Support Group | Wednesday 10am
Women’s support group is a place where women can be empowered and supported and make good friendships with like-minded people. Learn about yourself and others through a spiritual journey in a safe space. We welcome women from all walks of life.
Tautoko Tane – Men’s Support Group Wednesday 10am
Tautoko Tane is a men’s support group for all men dealing with life on life’s terms. From men’s mental wellbeing, addictions, recovery, family and faith, this group gets together every Wednesday, sometimes offsite.
Recovery Church | Wednesday 6pm
Recovery Church embraces the slogan, ‘A place to belong before you believe!’ Recovery Church is a safe space for those who are on the recovery journey. Whether you are seeking support to begin the journey, are on day one, or have clean time behind you, this ministry is based on the 12 Steps and offers support through a spiritual programme.
Lord’s Gym Box Fit Class | Tuesday and Thursday 5pm
A 1-hour box fit class led by our passionate facilitator! Held in our auditorium, this class is about looking after our physical selves. A gold coin donation is appreciated.
Food and Wellbeing Support | Tuesday or Thursday’s | 10 – 12.30pm Call to book an Appointment
We offer wellbeing support and navigation including emotional support, goal setting and self development. For those in this service we have a social supermarket for food assistance available. We can also assist with a various number of other welfare concerns as needed.
Community Connections – Advocacy
We can be an advocate for you during meetings or events, you might find stressful doing alone. We can also find connections for you in the community to help support you further.
Reintegration Service
Reintegration works with those who are incarcerated and are ready to be released into society. We have a team that meets and walks beside those people, helping them put their best foot forward and supporting them on the journey as they find themselves in the community.
Supportive Housing
Transitional housing is a short-term accommodation service to help those in need who are looking for long-term properties.
Social Housing
This service is a long-term housing solution for single people.
Taranaki Bridge Programme
This programme is a live-in rehabilitation program for those suffering from addiction. The programme offers a nine-week course to help clients learn to live without the use of alcohol and drugs, as well as engaging clients in community services that support sobriety.
Family Stores
Our Family Stores offer second hand goods sold at reasonable prices! Donations welcome. All proceeds of the shop are sown back into The Salvation Army services, allowing us to continue helping the community.
Book Fair
We are always seeking donations of quality books for our annual book fair.
Where? North Taranaki. Support available in-person, online and via phone.
When? Tuesday to Friday, 9am – 2.30pm; Sundays from 10.30am.
Who? Anyone, including whānau, communities, and workplaces.
Referrals: We accept referrals from self, whānau, GP, health professionals and workplaces. Some programmes may have a waitlist.
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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).
Accessing Taranaki Mental Health and Addiction Service
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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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WellStop is an innovative forward-looking culturally responsive organisation. We aim to eliminate harmful sexual behaviour through positive choices, stronger whānau, and safer communities.
Services available are for those who have been harmed through our Sexual Harm Crisis Support Service and the ACC Sensitive Claim Service.
We also offer prevention services and specialist services for children, young people and adults with harmful sexual behaviour.
Where? All of Taranaki and mid-lower North Island. Available in-person, online and via phone
When? Monday to Friday; 8.30am until 5pm.
Who? All ages and whānau, communities, workplaces and education providers
Referrals: We accept referrals from self, whānau, GP, and health professionals. At times there may be a waitlist for some services. There is no waitlist for Sexual Harm Crisis Support Services.
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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.
