We offer free individual support for tamariki (aged 7 to 17) who have whānau experiencing mental distress, addiction, or a neurodevelopmental condition such as ADHD or Autism.

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• Providing tamariki with evidence-based information about mental distress, addiction, and neurodivergence and any treatment or support their whānau may be accessing. 

• Working with tamariki to learn coping skills relevant to the context of their whānau. 

• Providing tamariki with tools for maintaining their well-being. 

 

As part of our Child and Youth Service, we also offer a school holiday program for tamariki who are accessing our service. This is a fun day out and an opportunity for tamariki to meet others in similar situations.

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How we work

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• Our team consists of two dedicated staff members who work together to provide support.

• We will first meet with the whānau to understand the situation and assess whether our service is appropriate for the tamariki involved. 

• In most cases, our Mental Health Practitioners will arrange to meet with tamariki at school. However, we can be flexible and support tamariki in a way that works best for the whānau. 

• Our support is provided over 10 weekly sessions, typically aligning with school terms where possible. 

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How to access support

There are various ways to reach out to us for support.

 

• Whānau can make referrals through our website, or by directly contacting a member of our team on (07) 577 1457. 

• We also accept referrals from community services such as schools, general practitioners (GPs), and community mental health services.  If you are an organisation wanting to refer tamariki for support, you can access our referral form here. 

• Rangatahi (16+) can self-refer to our service - please use our contact form which you can find here

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Please note we are not an individual therapy service. Where our support becomes more about the individual needs of tamariki (e.g., severe anxiety about school or increased mental distress), we will facilitate access to alternative services.