Mental Health & Addiction Services
Whanau Support
Whānau Support is a community based service which provides support, education, information and advocacy to the whānau of a person who has, or who may be developing, a major mental illness or addiction.
Even if they do not make the original referral, your family GP will be kept informed and involved as the primary medical caregiver.
Referrals
Anyone can make a referral, including the individual or their whānau. We get most of our referrals from GP’s, family, friends, medical specialists, school guidance counsellors, Police Youth Aid, school and education services, the Children & Young Persons & Their Families Agency or community groups.
Eligibility
This service is available for the whanau of a person who has, or may be developing a major mental illness or addiction.
Coverage Area
Our Whanau Support Service covers the Western Bay of Plenty region.
Cost
This service is free of charge for all eligible persons.
ADDRESS
10 Tebbs Lane
Courtney Rd, Gate Pa
Tauranga
CONTACT
Phone: 07 577 4911
AFTER HOURS
0800 800 508
After hours, weekends and public holidays emergency calls need to go to the Crisis Assessment & Treatment Service.
Reach out
If you or a family member are in need of aid for any mental health issues, from depression to addiction, please contact us for support and advice. We have a lot of services that can help.