Mental Health

Wellbeing Programmes both Residential and in Community for young women (16-28yrs) from throughout Aotearoa. We exist for young women who are motivated for change and facing mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, suicidal thinking, disordered eating and self-harm. Residential Wellbeing programme utilises CBT and is DBT informed and the experience of living in community are explored through individual counselling, group process, staff coaching and self-discovery through the daily routines and rhythms. Programme is voluntary, participation is necessary for growth.

Anxiety New Zealand Trust specialises in the treatment, support and education of anxiety disorders and depression in children, adolescents and adults. The multi-disciplinary team includes psychologists, specialist mental health GP, support group facilitators, helpline team and community educators. Full funding may apply for low income earners or students.

Asian Family Services (AFS) provides professional, confidential, nationwide face-to-face or telephone support to Asians living in New Zealand. These services are offered in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, Thai and Hindi. An interpreter can be arranged for other languages.

Asian Mental Health Service (AMHS) provides culturally and linguistically appropriate support for service users under the care of the specialist mental health services of Waitemata DHB and the regional forensic service. Social and cultural assessment, psycho-education, life-skills counseling, and CBT therapy are also available for service users.   Asian Clinical Psychological Service (ACPS) Clinical Cultural Consultation (CCC) service by bi-lingual psychiatrists (one-off) The Incredible Years Parenting Programme, Sensory Modulation Programme & Wellness Recovery Action Group etc Asian Wellbeing Group (weekly)

Changing Minds leads collaborative social change projects aimed at reducing stigma and discrimination and improving mental health and wellbeing for communities and people. A consumer-led organisation, they also provide systemic advocacy for the rights of people with lived experience and up-to-date information on mental health and social development initiatives across Aotearoa.

Dayspring has been working with vulnerable families for over 30 years and has a long history of positive involvement with mothers and their babies who are living with post-natal depression or an ongoing mental illness. We have first hand experience of the impact mental illness has on the mother/baby bonding processes. Services and programmes are designed to support women and their families. We offer maternal mental health community support, counselling, lifestyle and parenting programmes including craft, sewing, exercise. Creche available.

The Depression Helpline, Depression.org.nz, the Journal, and Lowdown are all services of the National Depression Initiative which aims to reduce the impact of depression on the lives of New Zealanders by aiding early recognition, appropriate treatment, and recovery. It is part of the Government's commitment to addressing suicide prevention, and improving the mental health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders.

Ember Korowai Takitini believes in providing innovative, person-centered solutions for people experiencing mental distress, people with addiction issues and people with intellectual disabilities throughout the North Island.

Ember – Korowai Takitini believes in providing innovative, person-centered solutions for people experiencing mental distress, people with addiction issues and people with intellectual disabilities throughout the North Island.

Embrace Aotearoa (formerly, 'Canopy Eating Disorders Support Services') is New Zealand's first community based treatment and support service for Kiwis with Eating Disorders and disordered eating). Their evidence based programmes and services are thoughtfully designed and compassionately delivered. Their mission is to democratize eating disorder services nationally, educating healthcare professionals, and helping Aotearoa heal and thrive.

Emerge Aotearoa provides a wide range of community-based mental health, addiction, disability support and social housing services nationwide. We believe that everyone is capable of living full and rich lives in their communities of choice. In every aspect of our work we are committed to helping our service users be the best they can be.

Equip provides a range of services that help people who experience mental health issues. Equip provides varying amounts of support, and in most cases can come to the client. Services include: Community Support Hours Older Adults Family Whanau Support Totara Club - Day Care Dementia facility Koromiko House - Respite facility Dietician Services Housing Facilitation Transitional Housing Spirituality Coordination

Family Advisors are employed by the district health boards to improve: Mental Health Service's responsiveness to families supporting service users, through planning, implementation and evaluation of services Family involvement and feedback is encouraged as part of the process towards developing services for the better

Provides a wide range of residential and community based services for individuals with high and complex needs, and Out of Gate services to offenders upon their release from prison. The Goodwood Park Healthcare Group strives to deliver quality services that empower clients to achieve meaningful outcomes. Further information at www.goodwood.org.nz

Grow runs weekly support groups for adults wanting to regain or keep their mental health and to lead mature and happy lives. GROW offers a trustworthy 12 step program and believes that friendships and acceptance are vital to one’s growth. There are no fees or referrals required to join. For information on where groups meet, contact GROW through the website www.grow.org.nz

Grow provides support groups for people wanting help with mental health or emotional problems.  People can attend the groups online and In-person.  Grow makes available to every member an inexpensive educational resource booklet which is frequently referred to within group sessions.   The sessions are once a week and last 2 hours.  There are also regular socials organised to encourage friendship, care and concern for one another.

Hearts & Minds NZ is a community development agency with an integrated focus on wellbeing. They provide early intervention mental health support and resources for those on the mild to the moderate spectrum. All group work is FREE with a referral.

Supports the needs of Pacific People and their families with mental health issues. The service provides a Pacific biopsychosocial approach (considering biological, psychological and social factors when treating individuals). Isa Lei works collaboratively with WDHB's Maori Mental Health Services and District Mental Health Services to ensure Pacific People's needs are met.

Just a Thought offers evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) online and is designed for people with mild-to-moderate symptoms of anxiety and depression. CBT teaches people how to control their emotions, thoughts and behaviour to improve their mental health.

With your own ongoing commitment and our support in the form of counselling, mentoring and coaching, we enable you to enjoy more satisfying relationships in all areas of your life. Our service is accessible only via free video technology, after payment of a token registration fee. Donations for sessions are appreciated. Contact us through: https://loneliness.org.nz/get-started/