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Whaioro Trust
Mental Health Service, Kaupapa Māori, Community Health, Social, Addiction
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Description
Whaioro Trust is a Kaupapa Māori Provider of Mental Health and Addiction Services supporting people experiencing mental health issues into employment and/or training from Feilding through to Ōtaki. We provide early intervention counselling for rangatahi (youth) dealing with alcohol and drug issues in wider Horowhenua. Additionally a Health Coaching service is available in Feilding and Ōtaki and Social worker and navigational staff cover the wider Manawatu/Horowhenua areas.
Staff
Mahi Tu Ora - Supported Employment staff:
Christina Hemmingsen 027 294 6888
Shannon Persson 027 261 9681
Olive Faumuina 027 292 0881
Moia Love 027 246 7709
Pauly Hillman 021 050 3264
Tanenuiarangi Larkin -Tareha 027 263 2014
Early Intervention Alcohol and Drug Counselling staff:
Janelle Hing 027 488 8798
Geordie Parrant 0273165478
Maiava Malifa 0272758777
Fiona Brock 0273327301
Ben Skudder 0273495610
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Wellington Anniversary (20 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Closed 23 Dec — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English, Māori, Samoan
Programmes
Mahi Tu Ora is a supported employment service aimed at assisting Tangata Whaiora to gain meaningful employment and/or training. The programme focuses on the aspirations of Nga Tangata Whaiora. The Mahi Tu Ora programme operates in the Manawatu and the Horowhenua region. Our kaiwhakahaere-a-mahi (coaches) assist those coping with mental health issues to find employment, and/or training. We assist them to reach their aspirations with goal setting, tailored planning, 1-1 support and coaching. Once they attain their goals we then assist them through additional planning to remain in work or training by ensuring that they have whānau and wider community supports in place.
Mahi Tu Ora is a supported employment service aimed at assisting Tangata Whaiora to gain meaningful employment and/or training. The programme focuses on the aspirations of Nga Tangata Whaiora. The Mahi Tu Ora programme operates in the Manawatu and the Horowhenua region. Our kaiwhakahaere-a-mahi (coaches) assist those coping with mental health issues to find employment, and/or training. We assist them to reach their aspirations with goal setting, tailored planning, 1-1 support and coaching. Once they attain their goals we then assist them through additional planning to remain in work or training by ensuring that they have whānau and wider community supports in place.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Supported employment
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
You can access the service by:
- self-referral
- key worker
- whānau member
- making contact with us
- iwi
- community
- agencies
Description
Mahi Tu Ora is a supported employment service aimed at assisting Tangata Whaiora to gain meaningful employment and/or training. The programme focuses on the aspirations of Nga Tangata Whaiora. The Mahi Tu Ora programme operates in the Manawatu and the Horowhenua region.
Our kaiwhakahaere-a-mahi (coaches) assist those coping with mental health issues to find employment, and/or training. We assist them to reach their aspirations with goal setting, tailored planning, 1-1 support and coaching. Once they attain their goals we then assist them through additional planning to remain in work or training by ensuring that they have whānau and wider community supports in place.
Whaioro Trust Rangatahi Alcohol & Drug Counselling Service provides education and support to youth aged 10-17 years who are using or affected by alcohol and other drugs. Whaioro delivers this service throughout the Horowhenua region, both in the colleges and in the community, through qualified AOD Counsellors. Whaioro Trust's counselling service provides education and support to rangatahi (youth), aged 10 – 17 years, using or affected by alcohol and other drugs, and their whānau. Referrals can be made directly or through education facilities, Government agencies, other local NGOs, and Iwi services. This programme is offered in the wider Horowhenua area, with the staff based in Levin.
Whaioro Trust Rangatahi Alcohol & Drug Counselling Service provides education and support to youth aged 10-17 years who are using or affected by alcohol and other drugs. Whaioro delivers this service throughout the Horowhenua region, both in the colleges and in the community, through qualified AOD Counsellors. Whaioro Trust's counselling service provides education and support to rangatahi (youth), aged 10 – 17 years, using or affected by alcohol and other drugs, and their whānau. Referrals can be made directly or through education facilities, Government agencies, other local NGOs, and Iwi services. This programme is offered in the wider Horowhenua area, with the staff based in Levin.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD)
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
This service is an early intervention counselling service for Rangatahi/young people aged 10 - 17
You can access the service by:
- schools
- self-referral
- key worker
- whānau member
- making contact with us
Description
Whaioro Trust Rangatahi Alcohol & Drug Counselling Service provides education and support to youth aged 10-17 years who are using or affected by alcohol and other drugs. Whaioro delivers this service throughout the Horowhenua region, both in the colleges and in the community, through qualified AOD Counsellors.
Whaioro Trust's counselling service provides education and support to rangatahi (youth), aged 10 – 17 years, using or affected by alcohol and other drugs, and their whānau. Referrals can be made directly or through education facilities, Government agencies, other local NGOs, and Iwi services. This programme is offered in the wider Horowhenua area, with the staff based in Levin.
Mahi Taiohi Programme delivered by the Counsellors of the Rangatahi AOD Service. It is a group programme that looks at the behaviours rangatahi use and the importance and meaning they attribute to their actions. This is then related to their AOD use. It covers; Early Warning Signs; Triggers; options to violence; assertiveness; self-talk; negotiation and sexual health issues. This programme also attracts NCEA credits.
Mahi Taiohi Programme delivered by the Counsellors of the Rangatahi AOD Service. It is a group programme that looks at the behaviours rangatahi use and the importance and meaning they attribute to their actions. This is then related to their AOD use. It covers; Early Warning Signs; Triggers; options to violence; assertiveness; self-talk; negotiation and sexual health issues. This programme also attracts NCEA credits.
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
This is a service for Rangatahi/young people aged 10 - 24.
You can access the service by:
- self-referral
- key worker
- whānau member
- making contact with us
Description
Mahi Taiohi Programme delivered by the Counsellors of the Rangatahi AOD Service. It is a group programme that looks at the behaviours rangatahi use and the importance and meaning they attribute to their actions. This is then related to their AOD use. It covers; Early Warning Signs; Triggers; options to violence; assertiveness; self-talk; negotiation and sexual health issues. This programme also attracts NCEA credits.
Working alongside whānau with mental health, addictions, and other wellbeing challenges. Promoting self management, emotional support, connecting with health professionals and other community services.
Working alongside whānau with mental health, addictions, and other wellbeing challenges. Promoting self management, emotional support, connecting with health professionals and other community services.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Kaupapa Māori (AOD), Kaupapa Māori - mental health
- Regions
MidCentral
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP
Referral Process
GP, Medical Centres, Community organisations
Description
Working alongside whānau with mental health, addictions, and other wellbeing challenges.
Promoting self management, emotional support, connecting with health professionals and other community services.
- Kai Whakapuaki Waiora (Health Coaches) (PUB, 387.5 KB)
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space, Quiet, low sensory environment, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around, More space to move around
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
Document Downloads
- Universal Referral Form (PDF, 354 KB)
Region
MidCentral
Website
Contact Details
6 Linton Street, Palmerston North
MidCentral
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Phone
(06) 354 0670
Email
Website
0800 RANGATAHI (726428) national contact number for youth needing support
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Instagram: @whaioro.trust
6 Linton Street
Palmerston North
Manawatu-Wanganui 4410
Street Address
6 Linton Street
Palmerston North
Manawatu-Wanganui 4410
Postal Address
P.O. Box 178
Palmerston North
Manawatu-Wanganui 4410
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This page was last updated at 12:39PM on August 5, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Whaioro Trust.