Sahaayta

15A Norman Spencer Drive, Papatoetoe, Auckland

Contact Details

Phone (09) 280 4064
Fax (09) 280 4068
Email info@sahaayta.org.nz

Street Address

15a Norman Spencer Drive
Papatoetoe
Auckland 2104

Postal Address

PO Box 76052
Manukau City
Auckland 2241

Description

Sahaayta’s vision is to enhance the status, health and wellbeing of South-Asian community through holistic, confidential and culturally appropriate services. 

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Partial fees apply, Fees apply, Free

Fees and Charges Description

Our qualified team provides services for anyone who needs it with utmost integrity. Contributions from our clients are essential for us to continue to provide our services. Some charges may apply. We can help you apply for WINZ counselling subsidy if you are eligible. Please discuss possible payment/donation options with your counsellor.

Hours

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Public Holidays: Closed 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), Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Languages Spoken

Arabic, Dutch, English, Fiji Hindi, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu

Programmes

Counselling & Social Support

Whilst we work with people from all cultures, genders and religions, Sahaayta’s primary focus remains the safety well-being of South-Asian migrant and refugee families. We provide culturally appropriate counselling for: Individuals Couples Families Children Youth Elderly We provide general counselling in Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi, Fiji-Hindi, Tulu, Arabic, Dutch and English with issues relating to: Migration and settling in Grief and loss Anger Self Esteem Relationships Conflict resolution Stress Anxiety Depression Domestic Violence and Abuse Trauma Communication Parenting We offer periodical seminars, workshops and groups (not court approved) which can also be run on request for groups of at least 6 people at a reasonable fee. Anger Management Programme, Ahimsa Men's Non Violence Programme, Saveraa Self Esteem Group and Parvarish Parenting Programme can be delivered in a group or individual format. In addition we conduct Sahaara women's group monthly. We network with and provide information on appropriate community organisations and help with accessing these services (legal services, budgeting, food parcels, specialist services etc).
Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Refugee / migrant

Regions

East Auckland, South Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral

Referral Process

Contact us for more information.

Description

Whilst we work with people from all cultures, genders and religions, Sahaayta’s primary focus remains the safety well-being of South-Asian migrant and refugee families. We provide culturally appropriate counselling for:

  • Individuals
  • Couples  
  • Families
  • Children
  • Youth
  • Elderly

We provide general counselling in Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi, Fiji-Hindi, Tulu, Arabic, Dutch and English with issues relating to: 

  • Migration and settling in
  • Grief and loss
  • Anger
  • Self Esteem
  • Relationships
  • Conflict resolution
  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence and Abuse
  • Trauma 
  • Communication
  • Parenting

We offer periodical seminars, workshops and groups (not court approved) which can also be run on request for groups of at least 6 people at a reasonable fee. Anger Management Programme, Ahimsa Men's Non Violence Programme, Saveraa Self Esteem Group and Parvarish Parenting Programme can be delivered in a group or individual format. In addition we conduct Sahaara women's group monthly. 

We network with and provide information on appropriate community organisations and help with accessing these services (legal services, budgeting, food parcels, specialist services etc).

Services Provided

Abuse and violence support
Advocacy
Stopping violence services
Asian support services

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly

Region

South Auckland

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