Nau mai – haere mai – welcome. This is a locally-maintained list of wellbeing / support services in Taranaki.
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Mā tōu rourou, mā taku rourou ka ora te iwi – With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.
Seasons for Growth
Contact: Use website for referrals
Biographical Info
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.
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