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MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION

Carer's Assessment Of Needs (NZ)

If you are interested in participating in this study which will just involve one 30 minute telephone call from one of the researchers, we would love to hear from you. You will be asked about the assistance you receive, and if there are any improvement which you could suggest. The information you give will be entirely confidential. You will not be identified in the report in any way. To participate in the study please call the toll free line 0800 579351

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New Mental Health Line for Counties Manukau

Staffed by skilled and experienced mental health professionals, this service will operate during the 'after hours' period (5.00pm - 8.00am weekdays, plus 24/7 weekends and public holidays) and will ensure that clients, their families, other agencies and the community have enhanced access to mental health services during this period.

At 5pm on Monday 18 February 2008 the service commenced. Mental Health clients can assess this new service by simply calling their current Community Mental Health Centre or Specialist Service. From here they will have the capacity to connect to Mental Health Line.

A Carer's Strategy For NZ

The Ministry of Social Development and the Carers Alliance, a network of 43 non-government organisations, are working together to improve support for family and other informal carers through the development of a national Carers' Strategy.

Developing the Carers' Strategy is part of the Government's Choices for Living, Caring and Working ten year strategy which aims to provide parents and carers with choices about how to balance their work and family commitments.

http://www.msd.govt.nz/work-areas/cross-sectoral-work/carers-strategy/

ADHB Carer Support Subsidy (NZ)

A carer is a person who looks after someone with a disability at home on a full time basis. Do you do this? Do you need time-out? You may be eligible for Carer Support subsidy. This gives you a break by helping you to pay for someone else to look after the person you usually care for.

http://tinyurl.com/2wa6wc

Blueprint For Mental Health Services In NZ - How Things Need To Be (NZ)

This document builds on the initial Blueprint and includes changes as a result of feedback received from many people and organisations. It sets out our translation of the levels of services and the changes required to fully implement the Government's National Mental Health Strategy.

http://www.mhc.govt.nz/publications/1998/Blueprint1998.pdf

Families Interested In The Nutritional Aspect Of Serious Mental Illness (NZ)

Any families who are interested and think it would benefit them to discuss nutrition and the connection with serious mental illness with a mother who has researched this area for 15 years, with some success, are invited to contact Julie by phone or write to: Nutritional Support, C/- SF Auckland, PO Box 78122 Grey Lynn. Details

Implementing A Smoke-Free Environment in Mental Health Services - Mental Health Commission (NZ)

"The Mental Health Commission is fully committed to an eventual smoke-free environment within mental health services, with recent evidence suggesting that the incidence of smoking amongst service users remains at unacceptably high levels. However, issues surrounding implementation of a smoking ban are wide-ranging and complex."

http://www.mhc.govt.nz/publications/2004/NEW%20SMOKEFREE%20DOC.doc

Ministry of Social Development - National Directory (NZ)

The National Directory is a searchable online database. It lists information about family support organisations and the services/programmes they offer to support New Zealand families (we call the organisations in the National Directory "providers"). The purpose of the National Directory is to connect people with providers who can help them to cope with common issues and problems.

http://www.familyservices.govt.nz/directory/

Network North - Regional Family Forum (NZ)

The Northern Region has developed a collaborative and inclusive way of working together through well established networks. The networks assist people who are interested in informing and influencing funding and planning decisions in the Northern Region of Aotearoa, New Zealand to have their say.

There are a number of stakeholder forums that contribute to decision making. The regional forum that all others feed into is Network North Coalition

http://www.networknorth.org.nz/page/nn_26.php

Network North - Stocktake of Family/Whanau Participation 2007 (NZ)

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Refugee Services Directory (NZ)

A comprehensive listing of refugee services across Greater Auckland

http://www.aucklandras.org.nz/rsd07.htm#_Toc171397706

LINKS

Accommodation

Arahura Charitable Trust (NZ)

Arahura provides Levels One, Two and Three supported accommodation in Central Auckland. Advocacy / Peer Support and Social Recreation / Consumers: Crossroads Clubhouse provides day services for Mental Health Consumers. Based on the International Clubhouse Model.

http://www.arahura.org.nz/mission.aspx

Arataki Ministries (NZ)

Community based support for people with mental illness in Northland. Provider of residential, transitions, packages of care and community support.

http://nz.vicdir.com/comdetail-225666256-91024-0.htm

Challenge Trust (NZ)

Challenge Trust provides mental health rehabilitation services to people affected by mental illness/impairment. Services are delivered in several ways, from residential accommodation offering full 24-hour support, through to mobile services, where a Community Support Worker (CSW) visits individuals, who are living in their own homes, on a weekly and/or monthly basis.

http://www.challenge.co.nz/

CONNECT - Supporting Recovery Inc. (NZ) - Formerly AMHS

Committed to working with a recovery focus, flexibly and creatively to inspire hope, create choice and opportunities and encourage transformation and promote health and well-being. Services include: Residential, Asian Responsive Service, Dual Diagnosis, Peer Support and EDGE Employment.

http://www.connectsr.org.nz/

CORT - Community of Refuge Trust (NZ)

CORT is a provider of supported and unsupported affordable accommodation for people experiencing mental ill health.

http://tinyurl.com/374t3r

Framework Trust (NZ)

Framework Trust delivers community based mental health and intellectual disability services in Greater Auckland from strategic locations throughout the city.

http://www.framework.org.nz/

Pathways (NZ)

Here you will find an overview of the wide range of mental health support choices that Pathways provides in 8 NZ regions.

http://www.pathways.co.nz/page/5-Welcome

Richmond New Zealand (NZ)

The basis of Richmond's work is the delivery of quality services that assist clients to achieve the highest possible level of autonomy within their community. Richmond is part of the international network of Richmond Fellowship, and is affiliated with 40 organisations worldwide.

http://www.richmondnz.org/index.htm

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ADD/ADHD

Teenadders Inc. (NZ)

Teenadders was set up in 1995 to work with AD/HD teens and their families within the Rodney District. Sandy Bowmar, the founder of Teenadders, worked for Specialist Education Services Early Intervention Team and researched the outcome for ADHD children as they progressed through the school system.

http://www.teenadders.org.nz/

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Addictions

Addictions Treatment Directory (NZ)

This website contains a regionalised database of all the addiction treatment and advice services available anywhere in New Zealand. An easy- to- follow key will tell you how to access each service.

http://www.addictionshelp.org.nz/Services/Home

CADS - Community Alcohol and Drugs Services (NZ)

When you make contact with Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS) Auckland, one of our trained alcohol and other drug clinicians will talk with you about your concerns.

http://www.cads.org.nz/

CONNECT - Supporting Recovery Inc. (NZ) - Formerly AMHS

Committed to working with a recovery focus, flexibly and creatively to inspire hope, create choice and opportunities and encourage transformation and promote health and well-being. Services include: Residential, Asian Responsive Service, Dual Diagnosis, Peer Support and EDGE Employment.

http://www.connectsr.org.nz/

Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Education - F.A.D.E. (NZ)

Drugs touch people's lives in so many ways. The FADE website is here to help you, your family, friends, workmates and the community you choose to be part of.

http://www.fade.org.nz/

Gambling Helpline New Zealand (NZ)

The Gambling Helpline (New Zealand) is the national freephone ongoing motivational support, referral and information service for gambling problems. Our services are provided to people who are, or have been gambling, family and friends concerned about someone else's gambling and the general public interested in what impact gambling has in New Zealand.

http://www.gamblingproblem.co.nz/home/index.htm

Matua Raki - (NZ)

National Addiction Treatment Workforce Development Programme. Matua Raki is hosted by Te RauMatatini (February 2008 - February 2009). Te Rau Matatini was established in 2002 and is a national Maori health workforce development organisation that aims to progress Maori workforce development to enhance whanau ora, mental health and wellbeing. Matua Raki was established in 2004 as a National Addiction Treatment Workforce Development Centre to develop sector infrastructure, recruitment, retention and training for the addiction workforce.

http://www.matuaraki.org.nz/

Narcotics Anonymous (NZ)

Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit, international, community-based organisation for recovering addicts active in over sixty countries. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) members learn from one another how to live drug-free and recover from the effects of addiction in their lives.

http://www.nzna.org/

Odyssey House (NZ)

The goal is to assist those suffering from the problems associated with substance abuse and addiction; to change negative, self-defeating behavioural, emotional and cognitive patterns towards positive, self-enhancing ones resulting in pro-social values, attitudes and conduct.

http://www.odyssey.org.nz/

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (US)

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has established a clear vision for its work -- a life in the community for everyone. To realize this vision, the Agency has sharply focused its mission on building resilience and facilitating recovery for people with or at risk for mental or substance use disorders. SAMHSA is gearing all of its resources -- programs, policies and grants -- toward that outcome.

http://www.samhsa.gov/

Te Rau Matatini (NZ)

Te Rau Matatini is a national Maori health workforce development organisation that aims to progress Maori workforce development to enhance whanau ora, mental health and wellbeing. Te Rau Matatini has been established since 2002 and progresses the above aims through a range of national projects which contribute to Maori mental health, primary health and public health workforce policies at a national and regional level to expand the Maori workforce, increase responsiveness to Maori health needs, and promote rewarding career opportunities for Maori in health and mental health.

http://www.matatini.co.nz/

Advocacy

Carers New Zealand (NZ)

Carers NZ was established by carers, for carers, in the mid 1990s and became a national charitable trust in 1998. We provide information, advocacy and support for family caregivers and would be happy to forward you our newsletters and other resources.

http://www.carers.net.nz/

Health & Disability Advocacy Service (NZ)

Independent advocates assist consumers to make sure that their rights are respected. This service is free to everyone. Advocacy services operate independently of government agencies, the Commissioner and providers and funders of health and disability services. A primary goal of advocates is to assist consumers to resolve complaints about the quality of a health or disability service directly with the service provider.

http://www.hdc.org.nz/advocacy/advocacy-contacts-update

Victim Support (NZ)

Helping fellow New Zealanders cope with the immediate crisis or trauma and the events that follow are at the heart of Victim Support's community role and is the essence of the Victim Support workers job - being there when they are needed most.

http://www.victimsupport.org.nz/

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Counselling/Help Lines

Absolute Insight (NZ)

Tatjana Karaman is a mental health professional based on the North Shore, Auckland with a particular interest in the Mental Health Recovery Model and also Cognitaive Behaviour Therapy. Fees are negotiable depending on circumstances.

http://www.absoluteinsight.org/

Chinese Lifeline (NZ)

It exists to help the many thousands of New Zealanders who speak Mandarin and Cantonese and who are worried about some problems or issues.

http://www.chineselifeline.org.nz/

Family Court of New Zealand (NZ)

The Family Court arranges free and confidential counselling for couples who are having problems with their relationship, or who are separating and need help reaching agreement on issues such as arrangements for the care of their children. Counselling is also available for parents and guardiansof a child if they are unable to reach agreement on an important issue concerning the child. You can ask for counselling at any time, even if the Family Court is not already involved in the matter. If the Family Court is already involved, you can ask for counselling at any stage of the Court process. The Court will pay for up to six counselling sessions in each 12-month period.

http://www.justice.govt.nz/family/home.asp

Kidsline (NZ)

0800 Kidsline is New Zealand's original telephone support line for kids. You can call free from anywhere in New Zealand or on your mobile phone to 0800 KIDSLINE (0800 543 754) between 4 - 6pm weekdays.

http://www.kidsline.org.nz/default.aspx

Lifeline (NZ)

LifeLine aims to reduce personal stress through readily available counselling and provides 24 hour, 7 day a week free telephone counselling; Face-to-Face counselling and other services.

http://www.lifeline.org.nz/default.aspx

Man Alive (NZ)

Man Alive is New Zealand's biggest and most comprehensive men's centre dedicated, since 1996, to working with men and boys on issues that affect their lives.

We are a secular, non-political organisation offering a broad range of counselling services and programmes. Our goal is to support men and boys of all ages to gain understanding and strength in their relationships with partners, children, family and friends.

http://www.manalive.org.nz/

Mensline (NZ)

Mensline operates from Auckland New Zealand, is an integrated part of the Lifeline service.

http://www.mensline.org.nz/

Parent Help Line - Barnardos (NZ)

A free nationwide telephone help line service is available for parents, caregivers, friends and extended family. Covering children aged 0-18 where there is a need for immediate support or assistance, information or a listening ear, or the chance to explore options on parenting issues. Particularly for those who are finding parenting stressful, who are isolated or feel unable to talk about their problems with those around them.

http://www.barnardos.org.nz/SupportServices/Parent%20Help%20Line.asp

Relationship Services (NZ)

Relationship Services offers a professionally skilled counselling service throughout New Zealand. Our particular specialty is working with relationships. We've been working with people who are working on their relationships for over 50 years.

http://www.relate.org.nz/index.asp

Samaritans (NZ)

The first New Zealand centre was set up in Wellington in 1965. Wellington Samaritans has been operating ever since, typically now taking about 20,000 calls a year. Wellington, like the six other centres in New Zealand, is there for callers literally every day of the year, 24/7.

http://www.samaritans.org.nz/

Whatsup (NZ)

The Kids Help Foundation Trust offers the telephone counselling service for children and young people called What's Up. Here you will find information about The Kids Help Foundation Trust and What's Up's services, policies, and procedures.

http://www.whatsup.co.nz/

Youthline (NZ)

Youthline provides a free, confidential and non judgemental telephone counselling service as well as Face to Face and Family Therapy.

http://www.youthline.co.nz/index.aspx

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Cultural

Asia New Zealand Foundation

This website is owned and operated by the Asia New Zealand Foundation (Asia:NZ) - a New Zealand crown entity and non-profit organisation.

The aim of this website is to help you learn about Asia:NZ and find information and services related to New Zealand and the peoples and countries of Asia, including New Zealand's Asian communities.

http://www.asianz.org.nz/community

Refugees As Survivors New Zealand (NZ)

Refugees have suffered the loss of family, friends, their possessions, their homeland and their culture, and many have survived trauma and torture. The work of Refugees As Survivors (RAS) is vital in helping bridge the vast gap between the danger and suffering of an old life and a bright new future as a New Zealander.

http://www.aucklandras.org.nz/

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Depression

beyondblue (AUS)

The beyondblue National Postnatal Depression Program recognises the lack of available information about postnatal depression for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. To ensure that access to information about depression during pregnancy and early parenthood is available to all, the beyondblue National Postnatal Depression Program has allowed it's information booklet "Emotional Health During Pregnancy and Early Parenthood" to be translated into a number of different languages.

http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=102

Black Dog Institute (AUS)

The Black Dog Institute is an educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility dedicated to improving the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders.

http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/

Healthy Place - Depression Community (US)

For those who have already been diagnosed with depression and are in treatment, we want to help you learn as much as you can about depression and to offer you support in your recovery. We want to give you up-to-date information about what depression is (and what it isn't). There are some common myths about depression that aren't correct.

http://www.healthyplace.com/communities/depression/index.asp

Ministry Of Health - Depression Helpline (NZ)

A Depression Helpline for those who wish to speak to a trained counsellor. Online resources for people with depression and those who support them.

http://www.depression.org.nz/

Mothers Matter - Family Whanau New Zealand Trust (NZ)

The Postnatal Depression Family/Whanau New Zealand Trust was set up as a Charitable Trust in 2006 to improve awareness and understanding of postnatal depression (PND) and related mental illnesses in pregnancy and after childbirth.

The Trust has set up this website to provide up to date information for these mothers, fathers and their families/whanau and for those health professionals who are treating them.

This website is unique in that it is New Zealand based and relates to our New Zealand culture with kiwi mums, dads and family/whanau members talking about their personal experiences living with postnatal depression and anxiety.

http://www.mothersmatter.co.nz/

Out Of The Blue (NZ)

We hope that this site will provide useful information that will show you where to go for help as well as how to recognise the signs of depression.

Out of the Blue features personal stories that have been written by individuals who have had experience of depression, and who want to share their experiences as a way to support others.

http://www.outoftheblue.org.nz/index.php

The LowDown (NZ)

The Lowdown is part of a national public health campaign (the National Depression Initiative) and has been created to reduce the impact of depression on the lives of New Zealanders, as well as being a component of the New Zealand Government's approach to suicide prevention.

The Lowdown aims to help young people recognise and understand depression. This site encourages and enables them to seek appropriate help, or puts them in touch with trained professionals. Through encouraging early treatment of depression the NDI intends to reduce the impact depression has on the lives of young New Zealanders, now and throughout their adult lives.

If you or someone you know is experiencing depression, The Lowdown is a good place to be. Here you'll find info on depression, and advice on dealing with it. You can hear from musicians, celebs and everyday people sharing their own personal experiences with depression. If you have any questions or you want to talk to someone about how you're feeling, you can text or email The Lowdown team in the Chat section. Or you can just chill and listen to some great kiwi music from artists featured on the site.

http://www.thelowdown.co.nz/ndi/html/home/index.html

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Diet/Nutrition

Food and Mood (UK)

The Food and Mood Interest Company: dietary self-help for mental and emotional health.

A social enterprise since 1998, formerly The Food and Mood Project. Founded with a Millennium Award from Mind, the UK's leading mental health charity.

http://www.foodandmood.org/

Mental Health Foundation (NZ)

The online toolkit has research and information on nutrition and mental health, information from the World Federation for Mental Health, a section for youth and some considerations for older people, general tips and recipes and much more.

http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/page.php?p=141

Mental Health Foundation (UK)

We are campaigning to change behaviour to increase the use of diet in the care, treatment and promotion of mental health.

http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/food-and-mental-health/

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Elderly

Age Concern New Zealand (NZ)

Age Concern He Manaakitanga Kaumatua works for the rights and well-being of older people, koroua and kuia. We inform and advocate, and provide services through a federation of Age Concern councils across New Zealand. We are a not-for-profit charitable incorporated society.

http://www.ageconcern.org.nz/

Eldernet (NZ)

Eldernet provides you with timely, relevant, and comprehensive information about services that are available for older people.This site includes a database directory of New Zealand rest homes, residential care, retirement villages, home help, community groups, public hospitals and other third age services for seniors.

http://www.eldernet.co.nz/Home

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Employment

CONNECT - Supporting Recovery Inc. (NZ) - Formerly AMHS

Committed to working with a recovery focus, flexibly and creatively to inspire hope, create choice and opportunities and encourage transformation and promote health and well-being. Services include: Residential, Asian Responsive Service, Dual Diagnosis, Peer Support and EDGE Employment.

http://www.connectsr.org.nz/

Framework Trust (NZ)

Framework Trust delivers community based mental health and intellectual disability services in Greater Auckland from strategic locations throughout the city.

http://www.framework.org.nz/

Like Minds, Like Mine (NZ)

A guidebook for jobseekers. "Taking the first step" has been written for the one in five job seekers who have experience of mental health issues, and for people who work with them.

http://www.likeminds.org.nz/assets/docs/Takingthefirststep.pdf

Pathways (NZ)

Here you will find an overview of the wide range of mental health support choices that Pathways provides in 8 NZ regions.

http://www.pathways.co.nz/page/5-Welcome

Workbridge (NZ)

Our Vision is: Every person with a disability has the same value as any other person and will contribute positively in the workplace.

Our Mission is: To enable people with disabilities to participate and experience equal opportunities in the labour market.

http://www.workbridge.co.nz/

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Grief

National Association For Loss & Grief (NZ) Inc. (NZ)

NALAG is a voluntary, non-profit organisation which focuses on issues related to loss and grief. It is recognised by a wide cross section of the caring professions and interested members of the community. NALAG branches extend throughout New Zealand, and links are maintained to similar organisations in Australia, Canada, the US, and the UK.

http://www.nalag.org.nz/index.htm

Skylight (NZ)

We support professionals and community groups by providing resources, information, training and professional support. You'll find a range of ways we can assist you as you work alongside children, young people and their families/whanau who are going through tough times.

http://www.skylight.org.nz/

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Health

ADHD Association Inc (NZ)

The ADHD Association is a voluntary and non- profit organisation founded in 1977. The purpose of the Association is to help and support members and all those involved with the care, management, upbringing and education of ADHD people, from childhood through to adulthood.

http://www.adhd.co.nz/

Alzheimers Auckland Inc. (NZ)

We provide information, education and support to enable and empower people affected by dementia and make their lives better. This website provides a range of information to create further understanding and awareness of Alzheimers and other types of dementia.

http://www.alzheimers.co.nz/index.php?section=1

Everybody (NZ)

The everybody editorial team believes that the development of consumer health information requires input from consumers, writers and professionals. We endeavour to work with established consumer organisations wherever possible and to publish information relevant to the people they represent. All titles include information on where New Zealanders can go for additional information and support. Professional reviewers are chosen with regard to their area of expertise and the topic being developed.

http://www.everybody.co.nz/page-1c41dfb8-b895-476f-ac83-00774de4663a.aspx

Healthwest (NZ)

Welcome to HealthWEST, the Primary Health Organisation (PHO) for West Auckland. Here you can find information about us - who we are, what we are about, and how we fit into the New Zealand health system. Relevant news items, publications, and answers to frequently asked questions can be found here, as well as locations, contact details and information regarding each of our member practices.

http://www.healthwest.co.nz/

Ministry Of Health - Health Education Resources (NZ)

NZ Health and Disability sector contacts.

http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/contact-us-health-education-resources

Ministry Of Health - Maori Health Providers (NZ)

There are currently 240 Maori health providers contracted to 21 District Health Boards throughout Aotearoa. Maori health providers tend to deliver health and disability services to predominantly Maori clients although certainly not exclusively to Maori clients. What does distinguish the service is the kaupapa and the delivery framework which is distinctively Maori .

http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/contact-us-maori-health-providers

Ministry Of Health - Public Hospitals (NZ)

Address and contact numbers for public hospitals throughout NZ

http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/contact-us-public-hospitals

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Hearing Voices

Intervoice (NZ)

Thanks to a dedicated team of supporters for our network we are gradually achieving our aims. We have a Yahoo group site , closed to the public where we can exchange information about our network, and latest news and research from around the world for our members. On this site we also have many links and files with helpful information and handouts. We have designed a small pamphlet to give out to the community and have many handouts which we supply at our support groups and presentations.

http://www.intervoiceonline.org/2006/12/5/new-zealand

Legal

Community Law Centres (NZ)

A listing of the community law centres throughout NZ.

http://www.lawaccess.lsa.govt.nz/law_centres2.aspx

Family Court of New Zealand (NZ)

The Family Court of New Zealand deals with a wide range of issues but many of them involve the care of children.

This website explains many of the things you might want to know if you are coming to the Family Court, or just wondering whether the Court could help you or someone you know.

http://www.justice.govt.nz/family/home.asp

Legal Services Agency (NZ)

The Legal Services Agency helps people access justice by funding Legal Aid, community law centres, and providing law-related education and information.

http://www.lsa.govt.nz/index.php

Youthlaw - Tino Rangatiratanga Taitamariki (NZ)

Youthlaw Tino Rangatiratanga Taitamariki is a community law centre for children and young people throughout Aotearoa/New Zealand. The aim of this site is to provide access to information about how the law can help you to overcome issues that may be affecting you. We hope that this site will encourage you to learn more about your rights.

http://www.youthlaw.co.nz/

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Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) (NZ)

Citizens Advice Bureau is a voluntary organisation providing free, confidential information and advice to anyone about any query or problem. CAB is staffed by trained volunteers who can access information by computer or from the extensive range of resources held by each bureau.

http://www.cab.org.nz/information/index.html

North Shore Women's Centre (NZ)

Our website is aimed at providing New Zealand women with information about resources available at North Shore Women's Centre, as well as addressing issues that affect women's lives.

http://www.womyn-ctr.co.nz/

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Research and Workforce Development

Center For Cross-Cultural Research (US)

Welcome to a unique free textbook and website! Consisting of short chapters relating to many aspects of the interface between psychology and culture, Online Readings in Psychology and Culture is designed to be used by professors to supplement lectures and textbooks in any psychology course, or as the primary readings for courses in psychology and culture.

http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~culture/readings.htm

Mental Health Commission (NZ)

The Mental Health Commission facilitates the implementation of the Blueprint For Mental Health Services In NZ. This is a national mental health service development plan, setting out the Commission's view of the changes needed to realise the objectives of the Government's national mental health strategy. The Blueprint provides a plan for a mental heath system that ensures good treatment and support for those affected by mental illness.

http://www.mhc.govt.nz/

MindNet (NZ)

MindNet, a resource to help keep you informed about the latest developments in mental health promotion and prevention in Aotearoa New Zealand.

http://www.mindnet.org.nz/index.php?issueno=8

Ruthdesouza (NZ)

The site has been set up as a resource for researchers, policy makers, students and community and health practitioners.

http://www.wairua.com/ruth/

Te Pou (NZ)

New Zealand's National Centre of Mental Health Research and Workforce Development. Our key objectives are: to build a strong and enduring workforce to deliver mental health services to all people; and to develop a culture of continuous quality improvement in which information and knowledge is welcomed and used to enhance recovery and service development.

http://www.tepou.co.nz/page/tepou_23.php

The Werry Centre (NZ)

The Werry Centre incorporates Workforce Development for the child and adolescent mental health sector workforce, teaching in child and adolescent mental health, research in the child and adolescent mental health field and workforce development in this field.

http://www.werrycentre.org.nz/

Resource & Referral

CommunityNet Aotearoa (NZ)

A portal: The Internet offers access to thousands of websites and discussion forums, with new material constantly being created. A huge amount of information is available, but it can be time consuming and confusing to find what you want. CommunityNet editors search for reliable and useful resources already on the Internet and link to them from How-To Guides and Hot Topics.

http://www.community.net.nz/

GM Resource & Referral Directory (NZ)

The GM Resource and Referral Directory was originally published as the Directory of Counselling and Psychotherapy, the first edition coming out in 1991. It has been published regularly since, the current edition being the eleventh. In 2000, the name was changed to the GM Resource and Referral Directory and the scope expanded to encompass ten referral areas plus a section for professional development resources.

http://www.gmd.net.nz/

Mental Health Foundation Resource & Information Service (NZ)

One of the ways we support individuals and communities is through providing access to quality information and rersources on mental health and wellbeing. We encourage people to make informed choices and decisions about their mental health in ways that enhance their quality of life. We have a range of toolkits and educational resources focussing on enhancing mental wellbeing, community awareness & destigmatisation, for use in schools and community settings.A file of our services.

http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/

NZS.com Limited (NZ)

The NZS.com New Zealand search engine and Web directory features 81,619 site listings for New Zealand wide covering a range of services including mental health.

http://www.nzs.com/

Raeburn House (NZ)

This service has grown and evolved over the years to provide up to date, easily accessible information. Experienced staff, provide extensive information of local community support services available and respond efficiently to enquiries covering a wide spectrum of topics.

http://www.raeburnhouse.org.nz/page/raeburn_5.php

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Respite Care

ADHB Carer Support Subsidy (NZ)

A carer is a person who looks after someone with a disability at home on a full time basis. Do you do this? Do you need time-out? You may be eligible for Carer Support subsidy. This gives you a break by helping you to pay for someone else to look after the person you usually care for.

http://tinyurl.com/2wa6wc

Eldernet (NZ)

Eldernet provides you with timely, relevant, and comprehensive information about services that are available for older people.This site includes a database directory of New Zealand rest homes, residential care, retirement villages, home help, community groups, public hospitals and other third age services for seniors.

http://www.eldernet.co.nz/Home

Goodwood Park (NZ)

Located in Kumeu, Goodwood Park is a residential service that provides an environment that supports and enhances the quality of life, independence and integration, with a recovery focus for service users experiencing mental illness.

http://www.goodwood.org.nz/about_us/index.htm

Masada Community Trust (NZ)

Masada Community Trust began as a charitable organisation in May 2003 after Norma-Jean, currently the Chief Executive Office, saw children with disabilities isolated at home with no opportunity for respite care and the devastating effects on them, their carers and families. As a family-focused charity, Masada services will continue to be people-centred and service-led, encouraging social inclusion and enhancing the choices available to - and valued by - children with disability, families and carers. We will also work with various stakeholders to continually provide a high standard of services to the community-at-large.

http://www.masada.org.nz/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/

The Wilson Centre Respite Services (NZ)

Respite (Out of Home Support) is provided by Waitemata DHB and is free for families in the Auckland and Northland regions. The service is for children 0-16 years old who have high support needs. This service provides periodic relief to families who have children with multiple or complex needs living at home or in the community.

http://www.healthpoint.co.nz/default,61480.sm

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Rights

Age Concern New Zealand (NZ)

Age Concern He Manaakitanga Kaumatua works for the rights and well-being of older people, koroua and kuia. We inform and advocate, and provide services through a federation of Age Concern councils across New Zealand. We are a not-for-profit charitable incorporated society.

http://www.ageconcern.org.nz/

Children's Commissioner (NZ)

The Children's Commissioner speaks out on behalf of all children and young people to ensure their rights are respected and upheld

http://www.occ.org.nz/

Complaints About Mental Health Services (Mental Health Commission) (NZ)

It's best to talk or write directly to the person or organisation that provided the service. If you feel uncomfortable or unable to do this you can take a friend or relative with you as support or an advocate from the Health and Disability Commission. If you are uncomfortable talking to the mental health worker concerned you can go straight to the person's manager.

http://www.mhc.govt.nz/services/complaints-about.html

District Inspectors Nationwide (NZ)

District Inspectors are appointed by the Ministry of Health under the 1992 Act to watch patient's rights and ensure that the rights of the individual are respected and upheld.

Contact List

Health and Disability Commissioner (NZ)

The Health and Disability Commissioner is an independent agency set up to promote and protect the rights of consumers who use health and disability services; help resolve problems between consumers and providers of health and disability services; and improve the quality of health care and disability services.

http://www.hdc.org.nz/aboutus.php

Like Minds, Like Mine (NZ)

Like Minds, Like Mine is a public health funded project to reduce the stigma of mental illness and the discrimination that people with experience of mental illness face everyday in the community. This website provides information and resources on the project, looks at who is involved and how you can contribute to creating a nation that values and includes people with mental illness.

http://www.likeminds.org.nz

Youthlaw - Tino Rangatiratanga Taitamariki (NZ)

Youthlaw Tino Rangatiratanga Taitamariki is a community law centre for children and young people throughout Aotearoa/New Zealand. The aim of this site is to provide access to information about how the law can help you to overcome issues that may be affecting you. We hope that this site will encourage you to learn more about your rights.

http://www.youthlaw.co.nz/

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Suicide

EQUIP (NZ)

Equip is a non-profit trust associated with Windsor Park Baptist Church covering Central Auckland, North Shore and Rodney District. Equip provides a range of mental health services, including a Suicide Prevention Service which offers ongoing support, training and education to the families and caregivers of people who threaten or attempt suicide.

http://www.equip.net.nz/

Lifeline (NZ)

LifeLine aims to reduce personal stress through readily available counselling and provides 24 hour, 7 day a week free telephone counselling; Face-to-Face counselling and other services.

http://www.lifeline.org.nz/default.aspx

Samaritans (NZ)

The first New Zealand centre was set up in Wellington in 1965. Wellington Samaritans has been operating ever since, typically now taking about 20,000 calls a year. Wellington, like the six other centres in New Zealand, is there for callers literally every day of the year, 24/7.

http://www.samaritans.org.nz/

SPINZ - Suicide Prevention Information New Zealand (NZ)

SPINZ is a New Zealand wide suicide prevention information service assisting communities and services to prevent suicide by providing them with best practice information. SPINZ is not a crisis or counselling service.

http://www.spinz.org.nz/

Youthline (NZ)

Youthline provides a free, confidential and non judgemental telephone counselling service as well as Face to Face and Family Therapy.

http://www.youthline.co.nz/index.aspx

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Transportation

Waitemata District Health Board Shuttle Service (NZ)

A service for people living in Rodney, North Shore City and Waitakere City. Transport assistance for people with a hospital or clinic appointment at North Shore Hospital, Waitakere Hospital, the Greenlane Clinical Centre or the Waitemata DHB Red Beach Clinic

http://tinyurl.com/3dpz3x

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Violence/Trauma

Are You OK - Family Violence (NZ)

The Campaign for Action on Family Violence website will be constantly evolving and expanding as the Campaign grows and takes hold around New Zealand.

Here you can find links to the websites of organisations around New Zealand who are committed to supporting individuals and communities to say family violence, it's not OK!

An 0800 Family Violence Information Line (0800 456 450) provides self-help information and connects people to services where appropriate. It is available seven days a week, from 9am to 11pm, with an after-hours message redirecting callers in the case of an emergency.

http://www.areyouok.org.nz/home.php

Inner City Womens Group (NZ)

The Inner City Women's Group was established in May 1988 by Auckland Women's Refuge as a support group for the partners of men attending Anger Management programmes. After initial meetings it was decided that the Women's support groups would be available to the wider community. The Inner City Women's Group became incorporated as an Independent Charitable Trust on the 16th December 1993 and has a collective structure.

http://innercitywomensgroup.org.nz/

Preventing Violence In The Home (NZ)

Preventing Violence in the Home is an incorporated society with charitable status and was formed in 1990. For two thirds of its history, the agency's primary function was to run a crisis telephone service for the Auckland region. However, over the last five years the agency has undergone rapid growth in response to a much more expansive vision of what could be possible and an optimistic approach to making this vision reality.

http://www.dvc.org.nz/

Victim Support (NZ)

Helping fellow New Zealanders cope with the immediate crisis or trauma and the events that follow are at the heart of Victim Support's community role and is the essence of the Victim Support workers job - being there when they are needed most.

http://www.victimsupport.org.nz/

Workshops/Groups

Essentially Men (NZ)

Welcome to Essentially Men, the site for information about the Essentially Men Workshops and associated support actvities and services for men.

Essentially Men events support men to break isolation and connect more fully to their identity as men. In doing so they become more available to their families, loved ones and communities, and more in touch with their purpose.

http://www.essentiallymen.net/

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