Christmas hours: we are open for phone triage and support work over the phone for all but the statutory days, but our offices may not have a physical support worker present.
Phone 0800 732 825
Email referrals@yellowbrickroad.org.nz
Ground Floor, Habitat House, 422 Te Rapa Road
Te Rapa
Hamilton City
Waikato 3200
We provide support to families/whānau when they have a loved one experiencing mental health challenges.
We provide education about mental health illnesses, how to support your loved one, and how to look after yourself.
We help families/whānau navigate the health system and advocate for themselves and their loved one.
Christmas hours: we are open for phone triage and support work over the phone for all but the statutory days, but our offices may not have a physical support worker present.
Free
All our services are free and completely confidential.
Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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However, it is best to phone for an appointment. Family workers cover a large area and may not be available at the offices at all times.
One evening a week, family workers are available by appointment.
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).
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Yellow Brick Road offers free mental health and addiction support to family whānau supporting a loved one with mental illness. Our service provides education, information, advocacy, workshops, support groups, face to face / telephone support, a website, as well as supporting workforce development. Note we have a Family Facilitator who works within the Henry Rongomau Bennett Inpatient Unit at the Waikato Hospital. This staff member can be contacted on our 0800 555 434.
Mental health
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support
Waikato
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
If you would like more information, or you’re not sure and would just like to talk to someone, contact one of our friendly support staff.
Note we have a Family Facilitator who works within the Henry Rongomau Bennett Inpatient Unit at the Waikato Hospital. This staff member can be contacted on our 0800 555 434.
Yellow Brick Road offers free mental health and addiction support to family whānau supporting a loved one with mental illness. Our service provides education, information, advocacy, workshops, support groups, face to face / telephone support, a website, as well as supporting workforce development.
Note we have a Family Facilitator who works within the Henry Rongomau Bennett Inpatient Unit at the Waikato Hospital. This staff member can be contacted on our 0800 555 434.
Hamilton: FACTS (Family and Caregiver Training and Support) A 6 week programme for families affected by BPD (borderline personality disorder) or Emotion Dysregulation covering topics such as self-care, mindfulness, mentalisation, validation and problem-solving. Date: as required. Venue: YBR Waikato office, Habitat House, 422 Te Rapa Road, Te Rapa waikato.office@yellowbrickroad.org.nz Hamilton & Tokoroa: Loss & Grief Programme of 4 workshops about rebuilding your life after changes in your family’s life because of mental illness. Date: as required. Venue: YBR Waikato office, Habitat House, 422 Te Rapa Road, Te Rapa or TCOSS offices, St Mark's Community House, 83 Bridge Street, Tokoroa waikato.office@yellowbrickroad.org.nz Hamilton & Tokoroa: WAVES A grief education programme for adults bereaved by suicide that is research-based and combines education, group discussion, and support. Date: as required. Venue: YBR Waikato office, Habitat House, 422 Te Rapa Road, Te Rapa or TCOSS offices, St Mark's Community House, 83 Bridge Street, Tokoroa waikato.office@yellowbrickroad.org.nz Tokoroa: ProActive Whānau Meetings Support group with speakers. waikato.office@yellowbrickroad.org.nz
Mental health
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support
Waikato
Adult / Pakeke
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Please contact us for more details.
Hamilton: FACTS (Family and Caregiver Training and Support)
A 6 week programme for families affected by BPD (borderline personality disorder) or Emotion Dysregulation covering topics such as self-care, mindfulness, mentalisation, validation and problem-solving.
Date: as required.
Venue: YBR Waikato office, Habitat House, 422 Te Rapa Road, Te Rapa
waikato.office@yellowbrickroad.org.nz
Hamilton & Tokoroa: Loss & Grief
Programme of 4 workshops about rebuilding your life after changes in your family’s life because of mental illness.
Date: as required.
Venue: YBR Waikato office, Habitat House, 422 Te Rapa Road, Te Rapa or TCOSS offices, St Mark's Community House, 83 Bridge Street, Tokoroa
waikato.office@yellowbrickroad.org.nz
Hamilton & Tokoroa: WAVES
A grief education programme for adults bereaved by suicide that is research-based and combines education, group discussion, and support.
Date: as required.
Venue: YBR Waikato office, Habitat House, 422 Te Rapa Road, Te Rapa or TCOSS offices, St Mark's Community House, 83 Bridge Street, Tokoroa
waikato.office@yellowbrickroad.org.nz
Tokoroa: ProActive Whānau Meetings
Support group with speakers.
waikato.office@yellowbrickroad.org.nz
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone
https://healthpoint.co.nz./mental-health-addictions/mental-health/yellow-brick-road-waikato/