Pou Whakaaro

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol, Mental health

Programme Type

Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Peer support (alcohol or drug)

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Our office is at 1 Bracken Street, Whakatāne. You are welcome to pop in, or call us on (07) 308 8170. You can also email admin@pouwhakaaro.co.nz to find out how we can help.

Description

Offers a Peer Support Service for people with an experience of mental illness and/or addiction issues.

Pou Whakaaro for Recovery offers:

• One on one and group support
• Advocacy
• Information and referral to other services
• Journey through life (recovery plan)
• Meetings and events (guest speakers)
• Support with healthy lifestyles

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol, Mental health

Programme Type

Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

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

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Our office is at 1 Bracken Street, Whakatāne. You are welcome to pop in, or call us on (07) 308 8170  

You can also email admin@pouwhakaaro.co.nz to find out how we can help.

Description

Our Pou Whakaaro for Families office is a place where families and caregivers can meet for emotional support, information and linking to other services. We can also travel to meet you at your home, business or community within the Eastern Bay. Our team can support families where a member is living with a mental illness.

We provide:

• family/whānau advocacy
• family/whānau emotional support
• home visits
• linking and liaison with mental health and wellness services
• information and education
• peer support and wellness activities
• library and resources
• Straight Up Programme for 7-12 year olds who have a family/whānau member affected by mental illness

We regularly run groups and get togethers, and have guests in to share their skills and expertise.

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Counselling and support, Disability support

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

You are welcome to call us and find out how we can help.

Description

Pou Whakaaro's Life Skills Services partner people to live life well. We offer services located in Whakatāne and Kawerau for people who have a disability and/or experience mental illness. 

Through accessing community activities and offering our own programmes we:

• Focus on people's strengths and talents
• Support people to contribute to their communities
• Enable people to develop life skills
• Offer opportunities to learn new skills
• Promote recovery and inclusion
• Recognise Te Tititi o Waitangi

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Supported employment

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

You are welcome to call us and find out how we can help.

Description

Our team assists people who have a disability and/or experience mental illness to find paid employment through Vocational Support and Microbusiness.

Vocational Support offers:

• A pre-employment course
• Career planning
• Developing a CV
• Sourcing employment opportunities
• Ongoing support for those who gain employment

Microbusiness is an innovative programme teaching self-employment skills for the people we partner. It allows people to:

• Identify their skills and passion
• Learn business skills
• Establish plans and goals
• Work at their own pace
• Identify gaps in our market
• Develop products or services
• Build confidence
• Contribute to the community

Programme Areas

Crisis / acute, Mental health

Programme Type

Intake / assessment

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Referral form on our website or through our office at 1 Bracken St, Whakatāne.
community Mental Health, Voyagers, Primary Health Care, Relevent community agencies, schools and self-referrals.

Description

Support Zone (Supporting Parent's healthy children) 
Straight up Programme (5-12year olds)
Parent's Education Sessions.
Lego Club
One-on-one and group support for family, children and youth. Peer support, information, education and advocacy.
Available to children and youth 5-17yrs whose family/parents/caregivers/family members are experiencing mental illness and or addictions.

Programme Areas

Crisis / acute, Mental health

Programme Type

Intake / assessment, Respite

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Online referral form on our website, email intake@pouwhakaaro.co.nz or through our office at 1 Bracken St, Whakatāne.

Description

Planned Respite services are part of a range of supports available for anyone with mental health issues.
This is planned respite, not crisis respite. A plan for support during  respite must be included. Can include time with whānau and friends.