Mental Health & Addiction Services

Whānau 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.