Poutini Waiora is a Kaupapa Māori Health and Social Service provider that delivers holistic care, including counselling and AOD counselling, to whānau across Te Tai O Poutini.
See below for our Counselling Services or visit the Poutini Waiora website for information on our full range of health and social services.
Staff
Our team includes nurse practitioner (mobile), registered and enrolled nurses, registered social workers, (DAPAANZ), registered well-child practitioner, vaccinators, mental health & AOD clinical, peer support mental health (He Hikoi Manaaki), Mana Ake in schools programme, Whānau Ora navigators, Kaiawhina support, Tāne programme (family violence), Rangatahi service (Ko Wai Ahau).
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply.
Hours
Mon – Fri
8:30 AM – 5:00 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), Westland Anniversary (1 Dec), Buller Anniversary (2 Feb), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).
Languages Spoken
English,
Māori
Programmes
Counselling
We provide a holistic counselling service for whānau, with a focus on a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and family violence counselling.
Programme Areas
Kaupapa Māori,
Mental health
Programme Type
Counselling and support,
Kaupapa Māori mental health,
Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support
If you think we are the organisation to help you, please send us a referral.
Click here for our referral form and general enquiry information.
If we are not the correct service for you, we will work to navigate you to the best service for your needs.
Description
We provide a holistic counselling service for whānau, with a focus on a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and family violence counselling.
Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselling
We provide alcohol and drug counseling including assessment counselling and treatment plan.
Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol,
Kaupapa Māori
Programme Type
Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD),
Alcohol or drug counselling and support,
Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction
If you think we are the organisation to help you, please send us a referral.
Click here for our referral form and general enquiry information.
If we are not the correct service for you, we will work to navigate you to the best service for your needs.
Description
We provide alcohol and drug counseling including assessment counselling and treatment plan.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access,
A longer appointment time,
Support to make decisions,
Assistance to move around
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi,
Child / Tamariki friendly,
Phone,
Online / virtual / app,
Speak with women / wahine,
Speak with men / tane,
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Public Transport
We provide an outreach service to visit clients.
We can provide transport if none is available.