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Rural Support Trust

Mental Health Service

Today

8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Description

Supporting rural people through tough times.'

Are times a bit tough? How about talking to someone who really understands the pressures of rural life?

Staff

There are 14 Rural Support Trusts across the country. Each trust is run by local people who know the area, are familiar with agribusiness and are well networked and trained.

Most Trusts have facilitators trained in mental wellness support.

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Free, independent and confidential

Hours

8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Mon – Sun 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

You can call us at any time. If we are unable to answer and it is an emergency call 111, if you wish to speak to a trained councellor dial or text 1737, or leave a message and we will call you back as soon as possible.

Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays outside the Christmas period.
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Mental Wellness Support

On any given day, we know that working rurally can be a challenge. We are local people who know from experience that severe weather, finances, relationships and work pressures can all mount up and, if left unattended, can affect mental wellbeing. To take care of yourself, one of the best things you can do is talk. Contact us anytime for a free, confidential chat. We can talk over the phone or come to you anytime, anywhere. Most Trusts have facilitators trained in mental wellness support. If more than a cup of tea and a yarn is needed, we can connect with the professionals who can provide further support, including farming or business advice, financial information, health, mental health and counselling services. GoodYarn Workshops Many Trusts also run Mental Wellbeing workshops for rural professionals and community members. GoodYarn is a hands-on workshop to give you the practical tools, confidence and understanding of mental illness and wellness, so you can talk to people in rural communities about mental health. It’s free to attend and focuses on rural issues especially for rural professionals, farmers and rural community members. Contact us for more information.

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Training - mental health

Regions

All of New Zealand

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral

Referral Process

Sometimes weather, finances, relationships, or a build-up of farming pressures may start to feel overwhelming.

If this is how you are feeling, or you are concerned for a family member or friend, call 0800 787 254 for a free, confidential chat.

We support all rural farming people - owners, managers, staff and contractors.

Description

On any given day, we know that working rurally can be a challenge. We are local people who know from experience that severe weather, finances, relationships and work pressures can all mount up and, if left unattended, can affect mental wellbeing. To take care of yourself, one of the best things you can do is talk. 

Contact us anytime for a free, confidential chat. We can talk over the phone or come to you anytime, anywhere.

Most Trusts have facilitators trained in mental wellness support. If more than a cup of tea and a yarn is needed, we can connect with the professionals who can provide further support, including farming or business advice, financial information, health, mental health and counselling services.

GoodYarn Workshops

Many Trusts also run Mental Wellbeing workshops for rural professionals and community members.

GoodYarn is a hands-on workshop to give you the practical tools, confidence and understanding of mental illness and wellness, so you can talk to people in rural communities about mental health. It’s free to attend and focuses on rural issues especially for rural professionals, farmers and rural community members. Contact us for more information.

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly

Contact Details

8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

This page was last updated at 10:41AM on August 28, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Rural Support Trust.