Mirror Services

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions

Regions

Waitaki, Dunedin - South Otago

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

For referral, please contact us directly on (03) 4792 970 Extn 3 or hq@mirrorservices.org.nz

This service is for young people between 12 and 25 years of age who:

• have problematic to severe alcohol and/or other drug use
• have substance use and a suspected mental health issue/s or mental health diagnosis
• require managed withdrawal
• are affected by a family member who has alcohol and/or other drug or mental health issues

Or are:

• a parent of a young person with problematic alcohol and drug use

Description

The focus of this service is to help you:

• Address alcohol and other drug related issues and reduce associated harm
• Improve wellbeing and mental health
• Take charge of your life
• Clarify difficult situations and find new solutions
• Improve your quality of life

We offer:

• Hope for young people and their families and whānau
• Comprehensive case management in partnership with young people with alcohol and other drug problems and/or coexisting problems
• Managed withdrawal
• Specialist psychiatric and psychological support where required
• Peer support
• School based interventions                                    
• Family inclusive practice
• Educational and therapeutic groups
• Referral and support to other services as required
• Education and training to other professionals and organisations

Mirror HQ Youth Addiction Services are located on the 4th Floor of Evan Parry House

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Counselling and support

Regions

Dunedin - South Otago

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

This service is for children and young people aged 3 to 19 years of age.

A referral from your GP, school or other professional is required.  Please contact us directly for further information on (03) 479 2970 or reception@mirrorservices.org.nz.

Description

Mirror Counselling Whakaata Tohu Tohu supports children and young people aged 3 to 19 years of age who are suffering the effects of:

• emotional, behavioural or mental health issues
• personal, relationship and family challenges
• coping with the effects of trauma, abuse and violence
• or needing help with social skill development

Mirror Counselling offers:

• Individual counselling in a confidential and safe environment
• Involvement of the family/whānau wherever possible
• Educational and therapeutic groups as required
• Referral and support to access other services when necessary
• Education and training for other community groups and agencies.

Mirror Counselling Services are located on the 7th Floor of Evan Parry House

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol

Programme Type

Alcohol or drug counselling and support

Regions

Waitaki, Central Lakes, Southland, Dunedin - South Otago

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Referral to this service should come via a youth alcohol and drug service. Referrers can contact us directly on (03) 482 1366 or mydp@mirrorservices.org.nz.

This service is for young people between the ages of 13 and 17 years old.

Description

Te Whakaata Tohu Tohu Mirror Youth Day Programme is a therapeutic day programme for young people between the ages of 13 and 17 years old who have significant drug and alcohol issues. It runs for the length of the school term, and is based in Waitati just north of Dunedin.

The Programme embraces a Kaupapa Māori framework. However, it is our intention that the Programme offers services that are appropriate to any culture.

Mirror Youth Day Programme is located at 8 Foyles Street

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Counselling and support

Regions

Waitaki, Southland, Dunedin - South Otago

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Process

To gain access to this service you must be referred through a Gateway Assessment arranged by Oranga Tamariki in Otago or Southland.

Description

The Mirror Primary Care Team Whakaata Tohu Tohu provides counselling services to children and their whānau/caregivers who are referred through a Gateway Assessment in Otago and Southland. Counselling may be required for a wide range of reasons including:

• emotional, behavioural or mental health issues
• family mental health and addiction issues that impact on the child
• personal, relationship and family challenges
• trauma, abuse, neglect and violence

We focus our counselling on helping:

• children/young people feel more secure
• children/young people develop resilience and thrive
• improve parent/caregiver and child relationship
• supporting parents/caregivers to understand and manage their children’s behaviour and underlying issues/needs
• parents/caregivers develop positive approaches to parenting

We offer:

• Individual child centered counselling
• Family inclusive practice, focusing on parent/caregiver child interactions and attachment
• Referral or support referrrals to educational and/or therapeutic groups as required
• Linking, referral and support to primary caregivers or family to services to address their own needs as required

Mirror Primary Care Team are located on the 8th Floor of Evan Parry House

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Counselling and support, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support

Regions

Dunedin - South Otago

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki

Referral Process

Please contact Mirror Services for information regarding referrals.

Description

A pepi tamariki whānau based service for 0-5 year olds.