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Pou Whakaaro
Mental Health Service, Community Health, Addiction
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1 Bracken Street, Whakatāne
60 Onslow Street, Kawerau
Description
Pou Whakaaro is passionate about transforming our community and does this through offering a range of supports and services in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply.
Hours
1 Bracken Street, Whakatāne
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 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: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
60 Onslow Street, Kawerau
Appointments available by calling 07 308 8170
Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
Christmas: Open 23 Dec (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM). Open 24 Dec (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM). Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM). Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM). Open 31 Dec (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM). Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM). Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM). Open 7 Jan (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM). Open 8 Jan (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM). Open 9 Jan (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM). Open 10 Jan (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM).
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
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
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
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Peer support (AOD), Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)
- 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
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.
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, Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD)
- 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.
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
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
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
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.
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
- 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.
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.
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.
- 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.
Services Provided
Support with advice and assistance for the day-to-day management of your injury and regaining independence.
Support with advice and assistance for the day-to-day management of your injury and regaining independence.
Support with advice and assistance for the day-to-day management of your injury and regaining independence.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
Region
Bay of Plenty
Website
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