Mental Health & Addictions Services
Our Peer Support Services walk alongside tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau, providing tautoko for those experiencing or at risk of developing mild mental health and addiction challenges.
Free for eligible whānau
Tamariki and rangatahi (up to 19 years)
Western Bay of Plenty
This free, community-based service provides tautoko, education, information, and advocacy for tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau.
We walk alongside whānau — fostering resilience, strengthening connection, and supporting holistic hauora.
Support includes:
Visits can be arranged at your whare, kura, mahi, one of our GP clinics, or any location that works best for you.
Even if a referral is not made directly by the whānau, your family GP will be kept informed and involved as the primary medical caregiver.
Whānau can access this service through referrals from themselves or a whānau member. Referrals may also come from GPs, medical specialists, school guidance counsellors, Police Youth Aid, school and education services, the Children & Young Persons & Their Families Agency or community groups.
This service is available Monday–Friday, 8.00 am–4.30 pm
