Family/Whānau Support
About:
Family and whānau need access to services that support and enhance their well-being. Our service can recognise and build on the resilience of the family/whanau, understand and affirm their experience of supporting someone with a mental illness or addiction, and provide information, advocacy, and support. Support for children, Māori and Pasifika whānau available.
Our service is:
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Free to use
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Recovery-focused
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Available to people of all ages
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Respectful of your privacy
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Mobile
What we provide:
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Face to face and telephone support
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Information about mental illness, addictions, and treatment options
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Support with communications and understanding family dynamics
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Encouragement and support to develop coping and self-care strategies
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Liaison with Mental Health and Community Services
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Advocacy with all services and agencies
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Specialist support for children
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Family/whānau support groups