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Mental Health

Mental illness can affect anyone, of any age, culture, income, sexuality and gender. Improving attitudes and understanding among the New Zealand general public, to reduce the discrimination of mental illness, is essential.

A recent  New Zealand Mental Health Survey (Te Rau Hinengaro, September 2006) has found that mental disorder is common in New Zealand: 46.6% of the population are predicted to meet criteria for a disorder at some time in their lives, with 39.5% having already done so and 20.7% having a disorder in the past 12 months.

Seeking support early on when experiencing distress gives you the potential to decrease the symptoms. Talking to family, friends or people you trust and finding out about your mental health problem, treatments and rights can all result in you taking back control in your life quicker.

Most people with mental health problems get their treatment and support from primary health services (i.e. GP’s, Practice Nurses, counselors, psychotherapists, and community support groups). People with more complex mental health problems are often referred by their GP to specialist mental health services.

 

HealthWEST PHO:

One of the current Mental Health projects run by HealthWEST PHO and Waitemata DHB Mental Health Services focuses on enabling individuals with significant mental health to gain access back to GP care for ongoing, regular follow up. Training on mental health issues has been made available to GP’s and other practice staff.

We encourage people to seek support for their problems at the earliest possible time. This in the hope of preventing distress and suffering and to prevent problems becoming more severe. Knowing that physical and mental health issues are often intertwined we encourage individuals to see their GP’s for regular screening.

Vidya Venugopalan works for HealthWEST PHO as Project Leader Primary Care Mental Health. The aim is that projects being set up will result in better linkages between GP practices and other providers so that people seeking services will receive a more integrated approach. Improving mental health, wellbeing and addiction prevention is in everybody’s interest.

For any queries please feel free to contact Vidya on (09) 837 8845;

vidyav@healthwest.co.nz

 

WEST AUCKLAND COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH TEAMS

Organisation Region Cost Contact Numbers Additional Notes
EXERCISE
Active Families Massey and Kelston Free Ruth Siaki (HealthWEST) 837 6630 A programme for the whole whanau (family) which involves, physical and fun activities, family outings and learning about nutrition. Conducted during after-school hours.
AquaFit Kelston From $4 per session and up Kathy Siaki (HealthWEST) 837 8819 or 021 023 12822 Warm water-based classes. Esp. for injury rehab, pregnant women, older adults and sports recovery.
Club Physical New Lynn and Te Atatu At a subsided cost New Lynn 827 5093 or Te Atatu 834 5042  
Green Prescription West Auckland Free Kay Lindley (GRx Area Manager, HealthWEST) 837 8820 or Sue Mushet 838 1797 Phone support - exercise planning through a support worker. Culturally-suited. Provides discounts to Gyms and other fitness centres. Informs of free community activity initiatives. 
Move4Waitakere Massey Gold coin donation Rosemary Hamilton 838 1782 or 027 504 8075 Senior rehabilitation and general exercise.
Otago Exercise Programme West Auckland Free Kay Lindley (HealthWEST) 837 8820 A home-based strenth and balance exercise programme for: European over-80's/ Maori and Pacificic over-65's.
Push Play Neighbouhood   Free 0800 228 483 Informs about wide range of local exercise options.
Walking Waitakere Wednesday Walks West Auckland One walk for $5. Three walks for $10. Kay Lindley (HealthWEST) 837 8820 Organised day and night walks in groups.
SMOKING
Ngati Whatua o Orakei - Aukati KaiPaipa Smoke Cessation programme Henderson (at Waipereira Health, Moko Services and Salvation Army) Free Theresa Butler 578 0967/  021 165 0316 or Jane Tariau for Pacific Island cessation programme 578 0967/ 021 847 698 Quit-coach - offers smoke cessation related support programmes.
Quitline NZ Free 0800 778 778 Phone-only smoke cessation support line.
Smokefree Harbour Health Auckland Free Liz Cowling 448 0462 Support for smoke-cessistation. Also focus in pregnancy and services to suit Asian people (Cantonese, Mandarin and Korean speaking in particular).
ALCOHOL AND/OR ILLICIT DRUGS
AA Alcoholic Anonyous Auckland Services free 0800 229 6757 Weekly group meetings.
Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups Auckland Free 309 4792 For family members and friends affected by someone else's drinking.
CADS  WEST Henderson Free 845 1818 Counselling, Maori counselling, Pacific counselling, Chinese counselling, Youth, Dual diagnosis, Medical detoxification, Pregnanacy & Parental, Methadone, Gay & Lesbian counselling. 1:1 sessions, groups, friends and family work.
CADS Te Atea Marino West Auckland Free 0800 627 466 Maori counselling service - for youth, pregnant women/ parents with young children, consumers of mental health service with substance abuse issues, or for those who have any alcohol or drug related issues. Individual sessions with psychologist/ psychotherapist or counsellor.
CADS Tupu West Auckland Free 845 1810 Counselling service for Pacific people who have questions about or problems with alcohol, other drugs or gambling. Individual sessions with psychologist/ psychotherapist or counsellor.
MA - Marijuana Anonyous West Auckland Free 810 8133  Support group based on the 12-steps-of-recovery programe.
Nor-Western Cook islands Taokatai Inc Ranui Free 832 5310 Social Services and counselling to Cook Islands and Pacific Island people. Also provide a youth at risk programme.
Wai Health Addiction Service, Te Whanau O Waiperareira Trust West Auckland Free 839 0288  ext 734 Provides face to face counselling, largely in relation to alcohol and illicit drug addiction issues.
DEPRESSION
Lifeline NZ Free 0800 543 354 General issues.
Youthline NZ Free 0800 376 633 National youth helpline for support and advise on any youth issue - phone only.
Youthlink Family Programme West Auckland   835 9374 Youthlink intensive family therapy programme.
GAMBLING
CADS Te Atea Marino West Auckland Free 0800 627 466 Maori counselling service - for youth, pregnant women/ parents with young children, consumers of mental health service with substance abuse issues, or for those who have any alcohol or drug related issues. Individual sessions with psychologist/ psychotherapist or counsellor.
CADS Tupu West Auckland Free 845 1810 Counselling service for Pacific people who have questions about or problems with alcohol, other drugs or gambling. Individual sessions with psychologist/ psychotherapist or counsellor.
Gambling Helpline NZ Free 0800 654 655 To talk about your own or someone else's gambling. Maori Gambling Helpline - 0800 654 656, Pasifica Gambling Helpline 0800 654 657, Gambling Debt Helpline 0800 654 658 and Youthline (youth-specific gambling help) 0800 654 659.
Oasis Centre for Problem Gambling (Salvation Army) Auckland Free 846 0660 1:1 sessions, couple, family, group sessions and affected persons meet Thursdays once a month.
Problem Gambling Foundation - Asian servces NZ  Free 0800 862 342 Provide gambling-related services suited for Asian people.
Problem Gambling Foundation - general Gambling NZ  Free 0800 664 262 Provide confidential counselling, budgeting advice and support groups.
VIOLENCE
Aternative to Violence project Ranui Free 838 0500 Workshops for men and women of all ages.
Elder Abuse and Neglect (Age Concern Auckland Inc.) Auckland Free 820 0184 Age Concern - 60's plus.
Man Alive - Men living without violence West Auckland $50 for initial assessment. Sliding scale costing between $60-$90 for services including individual sessions or group programmes thereafter. 835 0509 Experienced in male (youth) issues including anger, violence, abuse, low self esteem etc.
Maori women's support West Auckland Koha 838 8700 West Tu Wahine Trust. Support specifically for Maori women.
National Helpline NZ Free 0508 384 357 Phone support group with an emphasis on dealing with violence-related issues.
SAFE Auckland Free 377 9898, www.safenz.org Specialised counselling for people who have sexually abused or are sexually attracted to childern. Youth program, adult program and other specialised services. Provides individual, group or family counselling.
Shakiti Asian Women's Support Services  Auckland   625 6714 Support services for Asian Women.
Victim Support Waitakere Free 839 0677 Supports the victim of crime.
Viviana West Auckland Free 836 1987 or 027 492 9940 (after-hours crisis line) Support sevice and outreach of Western Women's Refuge.
Waitakere Abuse and Trauma Counselling service West Auckland Sliding scale 837 2491 For women, teenagers, children & families to live free of violence, sexual abuse and trauma. 1:1 and group programs.
Women's Centre Waitakere West Auckland $10 per session with Counsellor 838 6381 Telephone and drop-in support for West Auckland women. Includes family violence support program.
PARENTING RELATED SERVICES
Barnardos parenting programme West Auckland Parenting courses $15. Childeren's contact services $40. Free group sessions and social-service home-visits. 838 0419 Parenting courses. For Kids Start programme - 837 5161. Telephone Help Line 0800 472 7368.
CADS Te Atea Marino West Auckland Free 0800 627 466 Maori counselling service - for youth, pregnant women/ parents with young children, consumers of mental health service with substance abuse issues, or for those who have any alcohol or drug related issues. Individual sessions with psychologist/ psychotherapist or counsellor.
Family Works Northen West Auckland and North Shore area Sliding scale 835 1288 Works alongside chidren 0-17yrs and their families, social  work, counselling, family work, group work and parenting programmes.
MAMA Maternity Information Services Auckland Free 815 8108 Pregnancy, birth and parenting information classes (Antenatal classes).
Maternal Mental Health Team Based at North Shore Hospital   488 4634 Maternal mental health related services
Parent Aid Waitakere Waitakere Free 836 4122 Parenting related support.
Plunket Family centre West Auckland Free 836 5730 Support and information.
Post Natal Distress Support Network Trust West Auckland Free 836 6967 Offer telephone support, facilitated group sessions (free crèche available during group sessions) and also available free for drop-in visits by people interested in more information or advice (please phone before dropping-in). Women can self refer and attend group sessions as they wish.
MIGRANT OR REFUGEE RELATED SERVICES
Auckland Regional Migrant Services  North Shore, Manukau and Three Kings offices Free 625 2440 Access to information, advice and assistance with documentation in 12 different languages, employment workshops etc. Drop-in to learn more information.
NZ Ethnic Social Services Trust  Te Atatu Free 834 6668 Provide support to refugees and migrants in the form of translation services and guidance/ direction. Direct people to approiate services where they can receive advice on various mental health and general health issues.
Refugee Education for Adults & Families Auckland Free 521 9610 ext 698 Services suited to support refugees. May be able to assist with transport if participant lives in another part of Auckland. For adults and families.
Refugee mobile lifeline service   Free Burmese: 0800 886 645, Farsi/ Dari: 0800 886 646 and Arabic: 0800 886 647 Services for refugees.
Settlement Support for Migrants & Refugees West Auckland Free 0800 367 222 Julie Newell (Settlement Support Coordinator) - New Out West. Email: julie.newell@waitakere.govt.nz
OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES
Antara, Free Natural Health Clinic West Auckland Free upon fulfilling criterion 834 7987 Massage, counselling, Reiki, Bowen Theraphy, Homeopathy, Osteopathy etc.
Brain Injury Association Auckland Free  520 4791 Services to cater to those brain injured.
Child, Youth and Family Services Auckland Free 913 0206 General services around the wellbeing and protection of children and the whole family.
Chinese Mental Health Peer Support Organisation (Bo Ai She) Auckland Bo Ai She services free 929 3881 Peer support programme (Bo Ai She).
Communicare CMA Caring Friendship Centres Auckland Free 631 5968 For the older age group. Companionship, games, crafts, fun.
Community Mental Health Team 1 - CRISIS Line New Lynn, Titirangi, Swanson, henderson Valley, Glen Eden, Kelston and West Coast Beaches Free 822 8500 Emergency support
Community Mental Health Team 2 - CRISIS Line Whenuapai, Ranui, Henderson, Te Atatu, Massey and West Harbour Free 822 8600 Emergency support
EPI (Early Psychosis Intervention) Team West, and Marinoto West (Child, Youth and Family Mental Health) West Auckland Free 822 8666 Early Psychosis Intervention and child, youth and family Mental Health
Friendship Centre Trust West Auckland Most services free. Some subsidy available for services with a charge. 813 1754 Foodbank, budgeting, counselling, emergency housing, homecare etc.
Gay & Lesbian Line New Zealand Free 303 3584/ 0800 688 5463 (0800 OUT LINE) Provides information, support, counselling and referral relevant to sexual identity. Also provide information about HIV Aids.
Isa Lei West Auckland Free 838 2800 Pacific Mental Health related services
Mental Health Services for Older People - over 65 years West Auckland Free 837 9100 Largely GP referral. For mental health consumers above 65 years of age. Deal with various mental health issues. Day clinics for people with anxiety and depression.
Miscarriage Support Auckland Inc. Auckland Free 360 4034/ Support line 378 4060 Miscarriage related phone-only support and education. Related websites: www.miscarriage.org.nz/ www.everybody.co.nz
Relationship Services West Auckland West Auckland Free through family court and sliding scale otherwise 837 2726 Counsellng around grief, depression, family court matters, separation etc.
SCS Specialist Counselling Service Auckland Free Louisa Walker 0800 448 353 For anyone affected by suicide or attempted suicide. A confidential support counselling service. Maori Cultural Service available including support by a Kaumatua.
Supporting Families  Auckland Free 378 9134 Support Field Workers who cover West Auckland. Phone support also. Emphasis is to support families who deal with Mental Health issues.
Te-Ata, West Auckland Mental Health Support Trust West Auckland Free 837 0671 Drop-in centre for mental health consumers in West Auckland. Also provide courses to cater to members, e.g. Art.
VIBE for YOUTH Auckland Free 300 7017 Facilitated by the Mental Health Foundation and is part of the Like Minds program. Specifically for youth. Community network open to all young people in auckland with an experiecce in mental health. Connect via email and fortnightly meetings.
Waitakere Youth Transition Services West Auckland Free 0800 937 887 Support youth who have either left school or are in the process of leaving school to get back to school, take up courses or tertiary education, or begin employment. Done through 1:1 sessions with personal advisor.
WALSH Community Support Services West Auckland Free 837 5240 Various services for people who experience mental ill health
West Fono Pasifika Community Support Team West Auckland Free 837 1780 Community Mental Health related support specifically for Pacific people, including financial and budgeting help. 
Whitiki Maurea (Maori Mental Health and Addicitions) - Moko Services West Auckland Free 822 8555 Maori mental health related services
Workbridge Employment Support West Auckland Free 918 8965 Bridging service between employers and those in the community seeking to regain employment after any event.

Other Support Services Numbers:

1. Community Mental Health Team 1
New Lynn, Titirangi, Swanson, Henderson Valley, Glen Eden, Kelston and West Coast Beaches
Crisis Fax Address
822 8500 822 8509 33 Paramount Drive, Henderson
PC Liasison DDI E-mail
Ripeka Berg 822 8524 ripeka.berg@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Miem Wapstra 822 8530 miem.wapstra@waitematadhb.govt.nz
2. Community Mental Health Team 2
Whenuapai, Ranui, Henderson, Te Atatu, Massey and West Harbour
Crisis Fax Address
822 8600 855 8609 33 Paramount Drive, Henderson
PC Liasison DDI E-mail
Rachel Key 822 8721 rachel.key@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Julie King 822 8635 julie.king@waitematadhb.govt.nz
3. Whitiki Maurea, Maori Mental Health and Addictions
Moko Services
Phone Fax Address
822 8555 822 8558 33 Paramount Drive, Henderson
Service Manager DDI E-mail
Timoti George  822 8560 timoti.george@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Associate Service Manager Mobile E-mail
Marihi Langford 021 606 466 marihi.langford@waitematadhb.govt.nz
4. Isa Lei
Phone Fax Address
838 2800 838 2838 18 Lincoln Road, Henderson
Team Leader Mobile E-mail
Apollo Taito 021 784 406 apollo.taito@waitematadhb.govt.nz
PC Liaison DDI E-mail
Sieni Lagaluga-Seve 838 2814 sieni.lagaluga-seve@waitematadhb.govt.nz
5. EPI (Early Psychosis Intervention) Team West, and
Marinoto West (Child, Youth and Family Mental Health)
Phone Fax Address
822 8666 822 8672 Waimarino, 33-37 Paramount Drive, Henderson
To discuss referrals etc. - ask for 'Duty Team'
6. Maternal MH Team
Phone Fax Address
488 4634 486 8999 Based at NS-Hospital: 124a Shakespeare Road, Milford
To discuss referrals etc. - ask for the 'Triage Person' on duty
Team Manager Phone E-mail
Lorrie Bennett 488 4634 lorrie.bennett@waitematadhb.govt.nz
7. CADS West (Community Alcohol and Drug Services)
Phone Fax Address
837 9400 837 9494 1 Trading Place, Henderson
Team Leader Phone E-mail
David Fenn 837 9427 david.fenn@waitematadhb.govt.nz
8. MHSOP (Mental Health Services for Older People - over 65 years)
Phone Fax Address
837 9100 837 9129 Clare Cottage, 287 Great North Road, Henderson
Team Manager Phone E-mail
Karyn Murphy 837 9100 karyn.murphy@waitematadhb.govt.nz

Other Resources:

Click here for list of Mental Health information Websites