MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION
Supporting Families in Mental Illness Auckland (NZ)
Support, Education, Information and Advocacy. Download our brochures and
referral form:
Supporting Families In Mental Illness NZ
You can download the resources below or to order hard copies download the
order form here.
Code Of Family Rights Poster
Code Of Family Rights Brochure
Mental Illness - How Family & Friends Can Help
Brochure
The Mental Health Act Brochure
211 Helpline (NZ)
The 211 Helpline, which can be reached on 0800 211211, provides the public
with free, confidential information and access to services for families, seven
days a week. It is run by Family and Community Services in partnership with
Lifeline and Youthline. For the first time in New Zealand services for families
and communities have been categorised into a common classification system. A
new tool called 211 Knowledgebase has been developed to search the
categories.
Mental Health Compulsory Assessment & Treatment Act 1992 (NZ)
The Mental Health Act (1992) is "an Act to define the circumstances in which
and the conditions under which persons may be subjected to compulsory
psychiatric assessment and treatment, to define the rights of such persons and
to provide better protection for those rights."
MHCATA
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
Details
Pacific Cultural Competencies (NZ)
The report contributes to the exciting and evolving thinking in the area of
Pacific cultural competence, by providing an overview of the literature to
date. It also provides practical recommendations for taking Pacific cultural
competence forward. Report
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.
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.
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
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.
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)
Details
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.
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.
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.
Framework Trust (NZ)
Framework Trust delivers community based mental health and intellectual
disability services in Greater Auckland from strategic locations throughout the
city.
Pathways (NZ)
Here you will find an overview of the wide range of mental health support
choices that Pathways provides in 8 NZ regions.
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.
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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.
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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. CADS also provides alcohol and other drug use
counselling and information to the gay and lesbian communities in Auckland.
Lesbian and gay clinicians are employed within CADS to work with lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, takataapui and fa'afafine (LGBTTF) clients.
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.
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.
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/
Higher Ground Drug Rehabilitation Trust (NZ)
Higher Ground believes that all New Zealanders have a right to a life free
of alcohol and other drug dependency. The primary goal of our Therapeutic
Community is
to foster personal growth and to minimise harm to self and society. We are
committed to ongoing research and review of the effectiveness of our
services.
We provide rehabilitation programmes that are based on 12 step
recovery
principles. We believe the spiritual dimensions of honestly, open mindedness,
willingness, faith, hope, respect and generosity are the foundations of
healing. We emphasise that clients need to take individual responsibility for
their recovery
http://www.higherground.org.nz/
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.
NZ Drug Foundation (NZ)
The New Zealand Drug Foundation is committed to reducing and preventing the
harm caused by drugs in New Zealand. This includes social and health harms
caused by legal drugs, such as tobacco and alcohol, as well as illegal drugs,
such as cannabis.
http://www.nzdf.org.nz/
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.
Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand (NZ)
PGF believe in empowering and encouraging clients by providing a range of
free services designed to meet the needs of its clients with daytime and
evening appointments. Qualified health professionals provide counselling
services via confidential individual appointments for both gamblers and others
affected by gambling.
http://www.pgfnz.co.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.
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.
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.
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Counselling/Help Lines
Absolute Insight (NZ)
Tatjana Karaman is a mental health professional and qualified Cognitive
Behaviour Therapist. Her practice is based on the North Shore. 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.
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.
Home & Family Counselling (NZ)
All our counselling is provided by qualified and experienced professionals
and is strictly confidential. As a community-based agency we don't set a fee
for our services instead we ask clients to make a donation, which they can
afford, towards their counselling time.
http://www.homeandfamily.org.nz/
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.
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.
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/
Outline (NZ)
OUTLine is a free, confidential and gay-affirming GLBTT telephone
counselling service offered New Zealand wide. We are here to listen, provide
information and to help you with your issues.
http://www.gayline.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.
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.
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.
Youthline (NZ)
Youthline provides a free, confidential and non judgemental telephone
counselling service as well as Face to Face and Family Therapy.
Post Natal Distress Support Network
A non-profit organisation located in West Auckland. We provide free support
to women and their families who are affected by postnatal depression (PND). We
offer a support group, telephone suppprt and drop-in support.
http://www.postnataldistress.org.nz/
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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/
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.
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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.
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.
District Health Boards
Auckland Area
Nationwide
Nationwide District Health Boards
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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.
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.
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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.
Framework Trust (NZ)
Framework Trust delivers community based mental health and intellectual
disability services in Greater Auckland from strategic locations throughout the
city.
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/page/5-Home
Pathways (NZ)
Here you will find an overview of the wide range of mental health support
choices that Pathways provides in 8 NZ regions.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 .
Ministry Of Health - Public Hospitals (NZ)
Address and contact numbers for public hospitals throughout NZ
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Legal
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.
Community Law Centres (NZ)
A listing of the community law centres throughout NZ.
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.
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.
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.
Youthlaw Tino Rangatiratanga Taitamariki (NZ)
Youthlaw Tino Rangatiratanga Taitamariki is a community law centre for
children and young people. Most law centres operate regionally, and act for
individuals with unmet legal needs. We are unique in that we operate nationally
and we are only for children and young people under 25 years old.
http://www.youthlaw.co.nz/
Pharmaceutical
Medsafe (NZ)
This site provides information on the regulation of medicines and medical
devices in NZ and the safe use of medicines.
http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/
Pharmac (NZ)
Part of the NZ medicines system and works to improve people's access to
medicineand to promote their optimal use.
http://www.pharmac.govt.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.
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.
MindNet (NZ)
MindNet, a resource to help keep you informed about the latest developments
in mental health promotion and prevention in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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.
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.
Resource & Referral
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.
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.
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Respite Care
Eclipse Retreat (NZ)
Eclipse Retreat offers a sanctuary for men who suffer from mental health
issues such as schizophrenia, depression and bi-polar disorder, to focus on
recovery. It also provides families with a respite from providing care when
necessary - offering much needed peace of mind and reassurance that their loved
ones will be well cared for. Situated in Mt Eden, Auckland.
http://eclipseretreat.co.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.
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.
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/
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
Time Out Services (NZ)
We are a dynamic facility tailor made to give clients and professionals more
choice. It is a recovery oriented respite service which provides short term
inrensive support. Two houses are based in New Lynn, Auckland and each has
available 3 beds for women only.
See brochure
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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.
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/
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.
Health & 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Youthline (NZ)
Youthline provides a free, confidential and non judgemental telephone
counselling service as well as Face to Face and Family Therapy.
SUPPORT GROUPS
CONSUMER GROUPS
Please note:
Groups not run by Supporting Families Auckland may be subject to change
without our knowledge. It is recommended that anyone wishing to attend these
outside groups ring the facilitators shown.
Peer Support For Parents - Parenting support for parents experiencing
mental health problems.
Hearing Voices
Network Aotearoa NZ - Henderson & Grey Lynn. For voice hearers and
family/friends.
South
Auckland Bipolar Support - Manurewa.
Franklin
Bipolar & Depression Support - Pukekohe.
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Training
Unitec Waitakere (NZ)
Study at Unitec Waitakere and you'll be able to select from options that
stretch from business to community development, computing to counselling,
nursing to music, and more. Programmes include certificates and diplomas, as
well as bachelors degrees and postgraduate qualifications.
http://www.unitec.ac.nz/?BA5A8EAC-C6E5-4368-8832-F7BB6867A3CF
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
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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://www.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.
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.
Workshops/Groups
Arts Access Aotearoa (NZ)
Arts Access Aotearoa | Whakahauhau Katoa o Hanga was established in 1995 as
a charitable trust. It aims to provide access to the arts for those who have
been marginalised by the mainstream because of their circumstances. The M�ori
name translates as "encouraging all to create". As a national organisation, we
work to increase artistic opportunities for our key stakeholders: disabled
people, disconnected youth, senior citizens, mental health service users,
prisoners, disadvantaged migrants and refugees.
http://www.artsaccess.org.nz/index.php/creative-spaces-places/directory/
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/
Independent Endeavours - Walsh Trust (NZ)
This service offers workshops and individualised support for people who want
to enhance their life skills and develop confidence in their ability to cope
and participate in the community or the workplace. We provide support to people
who wish to increase their self awareness, increase their understanding and
gain greater self-reliance to lead a more independent lifestyle. This free
service is for those people between the age of 16-65 with experience of mental
illness.
http://www.walsh.org.nz/services/personal_development.html
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